Bachelor of General Studies
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A Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) is a highly interdisciplinary undergraduate academic degree offered by colleges and universities that "allows students to combine and explore multiple subjects."[1]
The concept of general studies derives from the medieval European university concept of studium generale.[citation needed] A BGS program allows students to design a degree plan with advisors while meeting their academic institution's general requirements. Students can typically choose from concentrations in a variety of areas.
Despite its name, Columbia University School of General Studies does not confer Bachelor of General Studies degrees but Bachelor of Arts degrees instead.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Bachelor in General Studies (B.G.S.) | U-M LSA U-M College of LSA". University of Michigan. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
- ^ "Degree Fulfillment < School of General Studies | Columbia University". bulletin.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2022-05-13.