General Studies

Bachelor’s

Pursue your passions and discover your calling through the General Studies degree at NGU.

100%
Online Available
The Bachelor of General Studies is available both online and on our Tigerville Campus.
Flexible
Interactions
Some courses offer an optional blended mode, where you can meet with professors and peers face-to-face or online.
Set-Price
Books
Delivered: All required course materials before classes start.

A personalized degree built to be flexible with your needs.

Why Choose GENERAL STUDIES?

Gain knowledge in a variety of subjects through a General Studies degree. Whether you know exactly what career path you want to choose or are still undecided, General Studies will help you determine what you’re passionate about.  

  • Practical Application: Courses offer practical learning experiences. Whether you are on-campus or online, you will gain both knowledge and skills in a variety of subjects. 
  • Junior Seminar: During your junior year, you will gain career preparation through junior seminar. This seminar will give you a glimpse at career possibilities and equip you with tools you need to be successful in the future. 
  • Senior Research Project: Students will research a real-world problem associated with their minor area of interest in the Senior Capstone course. In researching the problem, students will learn about problem-solving and offer a possible solution to the real-world problem. This allows you to have a hands-on opportunity to walk through researching and writing about a topic in your field of interest.

Program Overview

  • Why NGU?

    Discover what you’re passionate about through the General Studies degree at NGU. The bachelor’s in General Studies program is designed to help you foster academic skills as you decide the career path for you. Each course is taught through a Christian worldview, ensuring you get the most out of your education. Deepen your faith as your study subjects like fine arts, psychology, history, and more. 

  • Purpose

    The purpose of the General Studies program is to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in the career path they choose. 

Study Everything in General Studies

Mar 02
General Studies Online General Ed
  • E-Learning
  • Biblical Foundations
  • Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel
  • Composition and Literature
  • Psychology or Sociology
Mar 02
General Studies Online Core Courses
  • Introduction to Philosophy
  • World History Course
  • Natural Science Course
  • Fine Arts Appreciation Course
  • Course from chosen Minor
Mar 02
General Studies Online Electives
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Electives
  • Social/Behavioral Science Electives
  • Natural Science/Math Electives
  • Junior Seminar Course
Mar 02
General Studies Online Second Minor Options
  • Senior Seminar Course

*We require a minor with an optional second minor or more electives.

 

Have Questions about the General Studies Program?

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Patricia Jeannette Mercier, DMin

Department Chair, Interdisciplinary and General Studies
864.663.0272 patricia.mercier@ngu.edu

Interdisciplinary Beside Experienced & Faithful Faculty
Patricia Jeannette Mercier, DMin
Department Chair, Interdisciplinary and General Studies
Gregory Bruce, PhD
Program Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Studies

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