General Studies Major: Bachelor of Science
Core Curriculum Requirements |
60 Hours |
All baccalaureate programs at North Georgia have as a requirement the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the core curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found in Core Curriculum section. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements and Area F of the core curriculum are shown below.
Area A |
no exceptions |
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Area B |
no exceptions |
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Area C |
no exceptions |
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Area D |
no exceptions |
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Area E |
no exceptions. |
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Area F: Courses Related To The Area Of Study |
18 hours |
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Students must complete 18 hours of 1000-2000 level coursework in support of their chosen focus groups |
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Major Area
Focus Groups (45 hours)
Students must complete 15 hours of 3000-4000 level coursework in each of three focus groups.
Students must maintain at 2.0 GPA in each focus group, a 2.0 overall university GPA, at least 6 hours of each focus group must be taken at North Georgia and no more than 9 hours of "D" grades can be used in meeting their major requirements.
Students may choose from the following list of focus groups:
1. Fine and Performing Arts: Art, Communication, Music and Theater
2. Natural Sciences: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geography, Geology and Physics
3. Social Sciences: Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology
4. Business: Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Management and Marketing
5. Mission Related: International, Leadership and Military Science
6. Humanities: English, History, Journalism, Modern Languages and Philosophy
7. Mathematics/Computers: Mathematics and Computer Science
8. Pre-Professional Programs: Athletic Training, Nursing, Physical Education and Teacher Education
Capstone Course (3 hours)
GSTU 4000 General Studies Seminar ( 3 hours)
Electives (15 hours)
15 credit hours to bring the total number of credit hours to at least 120 hours.
Military Science requirement (for military students)
U.S. & Georgia Constitution and History requirements
Regents' Skills Test or exemption (must be taken during the first semester)