The bachelor of science in university studies is a university-wide program that is designed for students who seek a course of study that is personally interesting and professionally relevant outside of the traditional majors approach to successful degree completion. A course of study is designed by the individual student to address unique student needs or interests. Students work with an academic advisor and faculty in the appropriate disciplines in designing a specific course of study around a thematic core, which is otherwise not available in traditional university degrees. The Faculty Oversight Committee, made up of faculty representatives from each of the colleges throughout the university, must approve the thematic core.
To declare a major in university studies, students must have completed 30 s.h. with a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. A minimum 2.0 GPA must be maintained for coursework taken in the required degree core and in the thematic core courses. A minimum of 30 s.h. of coursework in the thematic core and free electives must be at or above the 3000 level of courses.
Minimum degree requirement is 120 s.h. of credit, as follows:
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