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General Studies, BGS
- IU East

Bachelor of General Studies

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Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
120
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$249.73
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$365.31

General Studies, BGS - IU East

Bachelor Of General Studies

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The Bachelor of General Studies gives you a unique opportunity to develop a multidisciplinary course of study that fulfills traditional university requirements in liberal arts and sciences while being customizable to meet your specific goals for a college degree.

As a student in the IU Online Bachelor of General Studies, you select a concentration in one of three learning areas: arts and humanities, natural science and mathematics, and social and behavioral science. In consultation with your academic advisor, you also complete electives that allow you to tailor your general studies degree to your individual needs. You receive a broad range of skills and knowledge that can further your current career and/or prepare you for professional programs or graduate school.

Your IU Online BGS prepares you for such careers as:

Accounting specialist
Public relations specialist
Marketing specialist
Sales manager
Brand manager
Regulatory affairs specialist
Project manager
Operations manager
Risk management specialist
Office manager

Degree Requirements

To graduate with the BGS, you must complete a total of 120 credit hours with no more than 21 credit hours taken in a single arts and sciences area. No more than 30 credit hours in a single discipline outside the arts and sciences will be counted towards this degree. At least 30 credit hours must be taken at the 300-400 level. All coursework applied to the learning areas must be completed with a C- or higher. You may be able to transfer an associate degree or up to 64 credit hours from a regionally accredited two-year college and up to 90 credit hours from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

First-Year seminar (0-3 credit hours)
Natural sciences and/or quantitative reasoning courses (3-4 credit hours)
Social-behavioral courses (6 credit hours)
Multicultural awareness course (3 credit hours)
Ethical reasoning course (3 credit hours)
Information literacy course (3 credit hours)
Concentration requirements (18 credit hours)
General elective courses (66 credit hours)

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Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

Admissions requirements vary.

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states.

To apply to this program:

Complete application for admission.
Submit high school transcript or equivalent (applicants with fewer than 12 credit hours).
International applicants may be asked for additional materials.
Submit official transcripts to applynow@iue.edu or:

Office of Admissions
Indiana University East
Whitewater Hall, Room 151
2325 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374-1289

Application Deadlines

Rolling admissions. Application review will begin upon receipt of all required application materials.

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $249.73

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $749.19

Note:

Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $365.31

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1095.93

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

Full time Students

Part time Students

Direct Costs:

Tuition & Mandatory Fees

Indiana Residents

$249.73 per credit hour

Non-residents

$365.31 per credit hour

Direct Costs:

Tuition & Mandatory Fees

Indiana Residents

$249.73 per credit hour

Non-residents

$365.31 per credit hour

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $10,244

Books & Supplies $644

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $10,244

Books & Supplies $276

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

If you would like a more detailed estimate of expenses, please use IU's Tuition and Fee Calculator.

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General Studies, BGS - IU East

Bachelor Of General Studies

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

To apply to this program:

Application Deadlines

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

What's it like to be an IU Online Student?

Earn an IU education from wherever you are

Get the support you need to succeed

Reap the rewards for decades to come

Take the first step toward a more rewarding future

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