Bachelor of General Studies
- Bridgeport, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): 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
- Completed secondary school with notarised transcripts
- Personal statement
- Proof of English proficiency
- No minimum grade published
- Transfer credit accepted.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 75
- IELTS TOEFL 4
- PTE Academic IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo PTE 53
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Documents
- Personal Statement
- English Proficiency Evidence
- Bank Statement or Bank Letter
- Financial Statement for International Students if sponsored.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
- Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $33,850, $37,090 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $7,400 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Science and Society |
| Department | General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Standard,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $33,850, $37,090 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $7,400 USD. The estimated living cost is $21,145 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 75, IELTS TOEFL 4, PTE Academic IELTS 6.0, Duolingo PTE 53.
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

