General Studies, B.A.

Major in General Studies, B.A.

The General Studies program embraces culture and heritage to encourage you to connect ideas and tackle complex issues from multiple perspectives. Our faculty is committed to mentoring and guiding students as they navigate through multiple fields of study and experience a wide range of disciplines. Through collaborative projects and experiential learning opportunities, you will become versatile thinkers, effective communicators, and innovative problem-solvers in an ever-changing world. Shaw University invites you to explore a transformative educational experience where you can chart your own path while exploring your passions, expanding your horizons, and making meaningful connections.

Careers in General Studies

A degree in General Studies opens doors to a range of careers, including:

Bank Management
Educator
Human Resources Administrator
Manager
Marketing Executive
Professional Development Trainer

Degree Requirements

General Education Core Requirements in areas ranging from History and Communications to Humanities and the Sciences. Core courses give you a strong foundation for any career.

Major Program Requirements require that you complete 24 program credit hours and 12 credit hours in two specific disciplines. As a candidate for the Bachelor of Arts degree in General Studies, you must earn a grade of “C” or better in all major courses.

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General Studies, B.A.

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“While at Shaw University I had the esteemed honor of serving as the Student Body President, Senior Class President, Resident Advisor, and Peer Orientation Mentor. The IDS degree has helped me in my career significantly, giving me a broad range of career choices and opportunities. I am currently teaching 7th-grade Language Arts at Terrell Lane Middle School in Louisburg, NC, and pursuing my Master’s in Higher Education at North Carolina Central University. I teach the mind to think, the hands to work, the heart to love.”