Program Requirements

Program Requirements

Program Requirements for Bachelor of General Studies

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from the BGS program, students must:

Attain a 2.0 GPA; meet admission requirements for specific minors if chosen as their focus area; complete 120 semester hours (30 s.h. must be at Rowan); complete the following degree requirements:

  • General Education & Rowan Core courses ....................42 s.h.
  • Focus area courses or two CUGS (9 s.h. must be at the 300-400 level)....18-24 s.h.
  • Elective courses (9 s.h. must be at the 300-400 level)...............57 s.h.
  • BGS Portfolio requirement ...........................................................1 s.h.
  • BGS Career Development course ................................................2 s.h.
  • TOTAL: .....................................................................................120 s.h.
*Effective Fall 2021-All new transfers change of majors, and readmitted students follow the Rowan Core Model.*