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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

General Studies, BGS, BG00

Major Code: BG00     Bachelor of General Studies          Writing Emphasis Requirements List  

A minor or certificate is strongly suggested.

Students with a prior baccalaureate degree or degrees from MSSU are not eligible to apply for a Bachelor of General Studies (BGS).

General Education Core 42 Requirements: 42 Hours

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Institutional Degree Requirement: 1 Hour

Electives: 77 Hours

  • A minor or certificate is strongly suggested
  • 39 upper division hours (300 or above) required

Total Hours: 120

  • 30 hours minimum in residency at MSSU
  • minimum overall GPA of 2.0