Bachelor of General Studies

Think about the future you want to create. Imagine choosing the courses that spark your curiosity and align with your goals. Picture yourself building strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills that transfer across industries. The Bachelor of General Studies at Indiana University Southeast offers the flexibility to explore your interests while developing the skills today’s employers value most. It’s a degree designed around your ambitions and your potential.

Whether you enjoy solving problems in Science and Mathematics, thinking creatively in the Humanities, or learning how people and societies work in the Social Sciences, the Bachelor of General Studies program at IUS lets you pick a path that matches your interests. Each concentration helps you build useful skills that can lead to jobs in business, education, government, healthcare, nonprofit organizations, and more.

At IU Southeast, the Bachelor of General Studies program helps you learn in ways that matter outside the classroom. You’ll team up with advisors to create a degree plan that fits your goals. Along the way, you’ll build important skills, like how to research, communicate clearly, and work well with others, that are useful in many different jobs. Whether you want to start working after graduation or continue your education, this degree gives you a strong start.

With a Bachelor of General Studies from IU Southeast, you’ll be ready for a career in business, communication, government, education, healthcare, and more. This flexible degree helps you build the skills you need to grow and succeed in the direction that’s right for you.

Explore literature, philosophy, history, and the arts to gain a deep understanding of human culture and expression. This concentration builds strong communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills for careers in education, writing, media, or public service.

Focus on mathematics and the natural sciences to develop problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills. Ideal for students interested in healthcare, technology, research, or STEM-related careers.

Study human behavior, societies, and institutions through disciplines like sociology, psychology, and political science. Prepare for careers in social services, public policy, criminal justice, or community advocacy.