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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
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General Studies Major
Major Requirements
Students complete the 45 credit University Core Curriculum and a 36 credit emphasis in one of the following areas:
- Humanities and Arts: Graphic Design and Visual Arts; Communications; Dance; English; History; Media Arts; Foreign Languages and Cultures; Music; Philosophy; Religious Studies and Theatre Arts.
- Natural Sciences: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Exercise Science; Health Science; Mathematics; Nursing; Physics and Radiography.
- Social Sciences: Anthropology; Criminal Justice; Economics; Global Affairs; Political Science; Psychology; Social Work and Sociology.
- Business Studies: Accounting; Economics; Finance; Marketing; Management and Sport Management.
12 of these credits must be at the 200-level or higher. A Grade of C or better is required for each class in the 36 credit emphasis.
Candidates for the General Studies bachelor's degree must complete at least 120 credits. SHU will accept a maximum of 66 credits from a junior college and a maximum of 90 credits from a four year institution. At least half of the major must be completed at SHU. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required.