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Bachelor of Science in General Studies

The curriculum for the degree program in General Studies is an alternative to the usual undergraduate curriculum. It features an area of concentration rather than a major, and three areas of lesser concentration. Consequently while there is less specialization, there is greater opportunity for a broader general education. This curriculum is designed to meet the educational needs of special groups of students and requires special advising. Each program provides core requirements in English, fine arts, history, science, and mathematics, philosophy, psychology, religious studies, and sociology as a foundation. The basic core requires forty-eight credits, including nine credits in religious studies, six of which must be electives at the 300-400 level. A student will be required to take one area of concentration (a minimum of eighteen credits beyond the core curriculum) in one of the following areas: economics, English, government, history, language, mathematics and computer science, philosophy, psychology, religious studies, sociology, and science.

In addition, a student must follow three areas of lesser concentration (a minimum of twelve credits each beyond the core curriculum) in fields other than the area of greater concentration. The balance of the program will include electives. A student's program may not include electives that exceed twenty-four credits in the field of greater concentration or eighteen credits in the fields of lesser concentration.
Fields of lesser concentration may be selected from the same areas as the major concentrations as well as business, education, and applied sciences.

Students registered in General Studies are not permitted to take business electives as substitutes for liberal arts or humanities electives.  No more than 18 credits in courses in the School of Business may be taken.

Students should avail themselves of the services of the Office of the Dean in Arts to ascertain that all requirements for normal progression in their selected fields of concentration are satisfied.

Summary of Course Requirements Bachelor of Science, General Studies

 

Core Requirements	Credits
English 110	3
English Literature elective	3
English Writing elective	3
History elective	3
Government elective	3
Science, Mathematics or Computer Science	9
Fine Arts elective	3
Philosophy elective	3
Psychology elective	3
Religious Studies	9
Sociology elective	3
Total	45

Fields of Concentration

Field of Greater Concentration    18
Three Fields of Lesser Concentration   36
Humanities and Social Science Electives   21

Total Credits for Graduation: 120 (123 for students matriculating before Fall 2004)

 

For Further Information:

Dr. Mary Ann O'Donnell, Dean

1. Telephone: (718) 862-7345
2. Fax: (718) 862-8016
3. e-mail:  maryann.odonnell@manhattan.edu

 Ms. Dianna Cruz, Academic Advisor School of Arts

1. Telephone: (718) 862-7955
2. Fax: (718) 862-8016
3. e-mail:  dianna.cruz@manhattan.edu

Ms. Rhonda Shuler, Academic Advisor School of Arts

               Telephone: (718) 862-7955
               Fax: (718) 862-8016
               e-mail: rhonda.shuler@manhattan.edu

 

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