General Studies American Studies - Brigham Young University - Provo

General Studies American Studies from Brigham Young University - Provo is a Campus Bachelor American Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The bachelor of general studies degree is designed to help former BYU students utilize their previously earned credit as much as possible. The BGS uses the same BYU curriculum offered on campus and requires the same general education, religious education, and campus residency as on-campus degrees. Up to 90 of the required 120 credit hours may be earned through Independent Study. The major is general studies, with an emphasis in one of eight areas of study. The emphasis adds a measure of specialization and can be completed in the following area: American studies . Emphasis Requirements 1. Complete the following prerequisite course: StDev 100. 2. Complete the following core courses: Econ 110. Hist 220, 221. Pl Sc 110. 3. Complete 18 hours from the following: A Htg 100. Engl 293, 336, 361, 362, 363. Geog 250. Hist 373, 378, 400. Pl Sc 316, 321. The following BYU campus courses may be used to satisfy emphasis elective requirements: Any American Studies course. Art history and curatorial studies dealing with American art and architecture. English courses dealing with American literature. History courses dealing with American history. Native American Studies. Political science courses dealing specifically with the American political system and thought. Humanities courses dealing with American humanities. 4. Complete the following capstone course: StDev 490. View more details on Brigham Young University - Provo, UT . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related American Studies courses.