General Studies

Program Overview

The General Studies degree programs (BA, BS, A) offers flexibility as the student chooses one area of concentration for an associate’s degree program and two areas of concentration for a bachelor’s degree program. Then the student may pick and choose any courses from the concentration area(s). This is an excellent program to start with if you are undecided about a major. It provides an opportunity to explore courses and focus on general education courses that will count towards any major. It is also an excellent program for students looking to customize their degree to their own interests. Students can prepare themselves for a variety of careers and/or graduate school options.

LSSU offers an associate, a bachelor of arts, and a bachelor of science in general studies. The concentration areas for this degree are listed below.

These programs offer flexibility and customization of the coursework in the degree. The associates degrees in general studies and in liberal arts are often used with the Michigan Tuition Incentive Program (TIP). The three general studies program are listed below.

Areas of Concentrations

Behavioral Sciences

Courses in sociology, psychology, and social work

Business

Courses in accounting, business, economics, finance, management, and marketing

Communications

Courses in communication

Computational Sciences

Courses in math and computer science

Education

Courses in education, early childhood, and special education

Emergency Services

Courses in criminal justice, fire science, and emergency medicine

Engineering

Courses in engineering

Fine Art

Courses in theatre and fine arts

Health

Courses in emergency medicine, health, kinesiology, and nursing

Humanities and Philosophy

Courses in humanities and philosophy

Modern Languages and Literature

Courses in English and world languages

Natural Sciences

Courses in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, and geology

Social Sciences

Courses in economics, geography, history, and political science