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Bachelor of General Studies

University of Bridgeport

  • Bridgeport, 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: 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

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (senior secondary records such as Std XII, O/A Levels, WAEC, IB), Notarised/certified/attested transcripts with English translation, Personal statement 250-500 words, Passport copy, Proof of funding for a full academic year, SAT unconfirmed except Dental Hygiene and athletic scholarships, Transfer students accepted (max 66 credits from two-year, 90 From four-year institutions).

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

  1. 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
  2. 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

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Science and Society
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceStandard,Fixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteScholarship 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 left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jul 2027

    243 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.