Liberal Arts and Sciences BGS
The Liberal Arts & Sciences, Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree is a great option for students who:
- Have a variety of transfer and other credits
- Need a bachelor's degree, but do not need a specialization
- Desire to study a wide variety of subjects
- Seek maximum flexibility in their degree plan
Please note:
This degree option is only offered as a BGS and is not considered a major and therefore a minor cannot be earned with this degree.
The LA&S-BGS degree is only available to transfer and readmitted students.
Liberal Arts & Sciences, BGS degree requirements:
- Completion of all KU Core Goals
- 15 classes taken in unique departments within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Two additional math or natural science classes in addition to KU Core Goal 3 Natural Science
- Completion of either 2nd level proficiency of a second language, OR completion of 3 world culture coures beyond KU Core Goal 4.2