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General Studies, BGS
- IU Northwest

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 Northwest

Bachelor Of General Studies

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The Bachelor of General Studies provides a multidisciplinary course of study that fulfills traditional university requirements in liberal arts and sciences while enabling you to meet your specific goals. It is a fully accredited, broad-based liberal arts degree without a specific major.

As a student in the program, you to complete requirements in three learning areas: arts and humanities, science and mathematics, and social and behavioral sciences. 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 an infinite variety of careers.

Degree Requirements

To graduate with the BGS, you must complete a total of 120 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

Arts and Humanities (minimum 12 credit hours)
Math and Science (minimum 12 credit hours)
Social/Behavioral Science (minimum 12 credit hours)
Concentration (minimum of 18 additional credit hours in one of the preceding areas)
Electives (minimum of 15 credits in Arts and Sciences and 51 credits of general electives

You must demonstrate competency by taking classes in English composition, an intensive writing course, speech, mathematics, computer science, a science with a lab, a diversity course, and a General Studies capstone. At least 30 credit hours must be taken at the 300-400 level. You may earn up to three minors in such fields as biology, sociology, business administration, and health system administration.

The general studies degree program allows credit to be awarded through independent study, distance learning, credit-by-examination, self-acquired competency (credit by portfolio), and American Council on Education (ACE) recommended programs through the military. Through these features, the program provides the convenience, flexibility and individualized learning experience that will allow the student to complete their degree requirements.

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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 admit2@iun.edu or:

Office of Admissions
Indiana University Northwest
3400 Broadway
Gary, IN 46410

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 $322

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 Northwest

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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