Bachelor of Science in
General Studies
“
General Studies is for the student who
is not afraid to learn and experience
a diverse array of subjects in order
to become a well-rounded citizen of
academe. A degree in General Studies
will give you a comparative advantage
over other students because you will
be exposed to more than just one
discipline, allowing for a more varied
education and understanding of realworld experiences.
”
— Joseph H. Hancock II, PhD,
Associate Professor, Drexel University
If you would like to take courses on Drexel’s
University City campus as a part-time,
matriculated student, please contact Drexel
Part-Time Undergraduate Admissions for
more information:
1.800.2.DREXEL / 215.895.2400
enroll@drexel.edu
drexel.edu/goodwin/generalstudies
Required Coursework (180 credits):
The ability to include
minors as “stackable
credentials” within
the General Studies
major can be of
great value to
working adults
who are seeking
advancement
or a change in
their employment.
Students in the
workforce looking
to improve their
earning potential
often find that a
degree makes them
eligible for higherlevel positions within
their organizations
or others.
ENGLISH & SPEECH
12 credits
ENGL
101-103
English Composition Requirement
9
COM
230
Techniques of Speaking
3
MATHEMATICS
9 credits
MATH
9
181-3
Mathematical Analysis Requirement
NATURAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES
9 credits
Select 9.0 credits from the following: ANAT, BIO, CHEM, ENVR, FDSC, NFS, PHEV, PHYS.
Courses from other areas require advisor approval.
COMPUTING
3 credits
Select one entry-level, advisor-approved computing (CS, CST, PRST) course. Example:
PRST
211
Computer Applications for Professionals
Computing courses older than three years will not be accepted for transfer credit.
3
ADULT TRANSITION SEMINAR
3 credits
GSTD
3
200
Strategies for Lifelong Learning
LIBERAL STUDIES
36 credits
Select 36.0 credits from a range of humanities/social sciences subjects such as: anthropology, psychology,
sociology, history, political science, philosophy, religion, literature, and fine arts (history or appreciated, not
applied).
Courses from other areas require advisor approval.
WRITING-INTENSIVE (WI) COURSES REQUIREMENT
Students must pass three WI courses as a requirement for earning a General Studies degree.
UPPER-LEVEL COURSE REQUIREMENT
Students must pass 36 credits minimum of upper-level courses (typically, 300 level or higher) as a requirement for earning a General Studies degree.
FREE ELECTIVES
63 credits
SPECIALIZATION*
45 credits
Incorporate a Minor/Devise Area of Study
The specialization is a set of courses built around a cohesive area of study. An academic advisor must preapprove the specialization. The specialization will not appear on the student’s transcript.
GSTD
*EXAMPLE:
491
Senior Project in General Studies
Minor in Business
3
24 credits
Select six of the following courses:
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ACCT
110
Accounting for Professionals
4
BLAW
201
Business Law I
4
ECON
201
Principles of Microeconomics
4
ECON
202
Principles of Macroeconomics
4
FIN
301
Introduction to Finance
4
MKTG
201
Introduction to Marketing Management
4
ORGB
300 (WI)
Organizational Behavior
4
OPM
200
Operations Management
4
STAT
201
Intro to Business Statistics
4
MIS
200
Management Information Systems
4
No more than two transferred courses may be used to complete the Minor in Business.
A grade of C (2.0) or better must be earned for each course in the minor.