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Bachelor of General Studies

Wichita State University

  • Wichita, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Bachelor of General Studies is offered by the Center for Adult and Regional Education (CARE) unit of Murray State University's Center for Adult and Regional Education (CARE).

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Explain the principal concepts and methods of General Studies. Apply knowledge involving required coursework includes interpersonal communication. Interpret relevant information
  • Work on discipline-specific assignments
  • And communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

  • Project Assistant
  • Research Assistant
  • Program Coordinator
  • Graduate Trainee

Curriculum

  • The catalogue describes a 120-credit-hour bachelor programme in the Center for Adult and Regional Education (CARE) unit of the Center for Adult and Regional Education (CARE). Required coursework includes Interpersonal Communication
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Conflict and Communication
  • Communication Skills for Professionals
  • Public Relations Principles
  • Introduction to Advertising. The requirements also mention capstone.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Minimum GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or international equivalent (GPA is not the only factor); final secondary school transcript for freshmen
  • or at least one term at another college for transfers; SAT/ACT not required; accepted English tests IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 72
  • PTE Academic 49
  • Duolingo 105
  • or enrol in Intensive English; proof of funds for the I-20.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (freshman) with final high school transcript, Or at least one term at another college (transfer), Or SAT 1060/ACT 21 route, Proof of funds for I-20

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.0
  • IELTS TOEFL iBT 72 (tests before 2026-01-21
  • PTE Academic 4 on the new scale for tests on or after 2026-01-21)
  • Duolingo PTE Academic 49

Documents you’ll need

  • Certification of Financial Support
  • Bank Statement or Other Financial Evidence
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Identity Page
  • English or Admission Test Scores if Applicable

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements (2.5 GPA
  2. SAT not required) and the service-level deadlines. Apply online through the international undergraduate application and pay the application fee (75 USD Basic service). Upload the Certification of Financial Support
  3. bank statement
  4. official transcripts from every school attended
  5. test results (TOEFL
  6. IELTS
  7. SAT or ACT) and a passport copy. Receive the admission decision and I-20
  8. then apply for the F-1 student visa with the financial documents.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,100 - $24,900 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusWichita
Faculty or schoolFairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stayUp to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)
Scholarship noteThe Global Select merit-based tuition discount may be awarded to eligible incoming international undergraduate students with a 3.0/4.0 equivalent GPA. It discounts tuition only, not fees; assessment occurs at admission.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 Apr 2027

    152 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Scholarships

The Global Select merit-based tuition discount may be awarded to eligible incoming international undergraduate students with a 3.0/4.0 equivalent GPA. It discounts tuition only, not fees; assessment occurs at admission.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.