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General Studies

The General Studies program is designed for students who wish to gain a breadth of knowledge in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. In addition, general studies students focus on a particular area of interest by following one of the concentrations that exist in the program:


Individualized Studies
This is a concentration designed for individuals with a diverse college background and varied educational interests that cannot be captured in a single degree program. In consultation with their academic advisor, students select a specialization within the concentration according to their interests. Students have the opportunity to experiment in a variety of academic subjects through a generous amount of free electives. An attractive feature is that students can complete certificate programs en route to their B.S. degree.

Liberal Studies
A concentration in Liberal Studies provides a broad-based liberal arts education that increases one's appreciation of the world at large and lays the necessary groundwork for graduate study. All liberal studies students take courses in communication, art or architecture history, literature, philosophy, history, political science, psychology, anthropology/sociology, and liberal studies electives. The final 36 credits in the course of study comprise the student's concentration requirements. Students choose to concentrate in either humanities or social sciences. The humanities concentration usually appeals to students interested in focusing on the fine arts, foreign language, literature, or writing. The social science concentration is excellent preparation for graduate school (including law school), research, and careers in which one would deal extensively with people.

Physical Sciences
A concentration in Physical Sciences can lead to graduate school, careers in research and, with the selection of natural science courses, medical , dental, pharmacy, and veterinary school. Students take courses in the following areas: calculus, biology, chemistry, and physics.

For more information on this major, visit Goodwin College's General Studies web page.