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Bachelor of General Studies

South Dakota State University

  • Rapid City, 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 (1 year): 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

  • Secondary school transcripts and certificates (original or attested; non-U.S. coursework evaluated course by course); passport photo page; English proof (TOEFL iBT 61
  • IELTS 5.5
  • Duolingo 90 or waiver); financial certification with bank documents for the I-20. No minimum GPA is published
  • No minimum GPA published; applicants evaluated on academic preparation
  • prior performance and English proficiency; SAT/ACT optional but encouraged

Accepted academic background

Secondary school transcripts (original or attested), passport photo page, proof of English proficiency, financial certification with bank documents for the I-20; transfer applicants need at least 24 consecutive semester credits at one institution; no conditional admission for international students

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 61
  • IELTS 5.5
  • Duolingo 90
  • PTE Academic 44
  • IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Secondary Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

  1. Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,547 USD
Application fee$25 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusRapid City
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInternational student scholarships and eligible graduate assistantships may offer financial assistance; check program and academic criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    1 Mar 2027

    107 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

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    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    January 2028

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    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.