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Oct 18, 2024
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Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025
Bachelor of General Studies
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The Bachelor of General Studies Degree (BGS) is awarded upon completion of PBA’s required General Studies Degree program. In addition to the Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) requirements of at least 43 credits, a student must complete 1) an approved General Studies area concentration to include, but not limited to, a minimum of 21 credit hours of 3000 or above level work and 2) a minor. As with all undergraduate degrees, a student must complete a total of 120 credits, 42 of which must be upper-level, to be graduated. To apply for candidacy, the student should have completed a minimum of 90 credit hours of college work, and an application should be made no later than one full semester prior to graduation. A student is admitted to the program with the approval of the Dean of the school in which the concentration resides. Applications for admission into the program can be obtained through the Office of the Registrar.
The Bachelor of General Studies Degree (BGS) can also be selected at the beginning of the student’s education. In addition to the Faith, Roots, and Reason requirements of 43 credits, a student must complete one (1) or two (2) approved General Studies meta-majors. As with all undergraduate degrees, a student must complete a total of 120 credits, 42 of which must be upper-level. In addition to the BGS meta-majors, a student may declare a minor.
The BGS curriculum allows an individual the flexibility to select one or more meta-majors to enhance professional or personal goals. Advisors offer personalized attention in career exploration and academic advising and discuss educational alternatives with potential students.
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Bachelor of General Studies Degree
- Completion of 43 credits of Faith, Roots, and Reason coursework.
- Completion of 120 credits, 39 of which must be upper level (3000 or higher).
- Students must earn a C- or better in all meta-major coursework.
- Students must complete all required pre-requisites to courses in the meta-majors.
- During their first semester of enrollment students will complete the Strong’s Assessment instrument through the Career Development Office and discuss the findings with a Career Development staff member.
Faith, Roots, and Reason Requirements - 43 Credit Hours
General Studies students must meet the Faith, Roots, and Reason requirements as set out for the B.A., B.MUS, B.S.N., and B.S. Degrees. For a detailed list of Faith, Roots, and Reason requirements for this program, please refer to Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (Bachelor’s Degrees) .
The Christian Artist (39 credits/15 upper level)
Students selecting the Christian Artist meta-major will learn how to express their God-given talents of creation. Using both classic techniques and modern technologies, this meta-major will expose students to a wide range of artistic forms and mediums.
The Christian Leader (30 credits/18 upper level)
Students selecting the Servant Leader meta-major will become leaders in their workplaces, churches, and communities. They will learn foundational leadership principles that are applicable to a multiplicity of contexts.
The Christian Thinker (36 credits/27 upper level)
Students selecting the Christian Thinker meta-major will be trained in the elements of classical Christian theology and philosophy. This meta-major will enable students to critically engage society and culture from a robust Christian worldview.
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