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The General Studies degree is a versatile degree that will allow you to explore a variety of career options while gaining credit or using previous credits towards finishing your degree. Apply now to begin your journey!
- Business
- Christian Studies
- Computer Information Systems
- Criminal Justice
- History
- Marketing
- Management
- Psychology
The General Studies degree is a versatile degree that will allow you to explore a variety of career options while gaining credit or using previous credits towards finishing your degree. Apply now to begin your journey!
General Studies degree information
The General Studies major requires 40 junior-senior level semester hours. A maximum of twenty-one hours may be earned in any one department.
General Education Requirements: 45 hours
- Major Degree Requirements: 40 hours in junior-senior level courses
- Optional Minor: 18-24 hours
- Electives (with optional minor): 15-21 hours
- Electives (without optional minor): 39 hours
- Total Degree Requirements: 124 hours
Note:
- A Maximum of 21 hours may be earned in any one department.
- Students are required to complete a minimum of 32 hours through HPU.
- A minimum of 12 advanced HPU hours must be earned in the student’s major.
For more information, refer to the Howard Payne University Catalog.
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