General Studies
| Grantham's Degree Programs | Credit Hours |
| Bachelor's Degree in General Studies | 123 credit hours |
| Associate Degree | 62 credit hours |
General Studies Program Description
The Grantham University General Studies (GS) program was designed for the student who wants a well-rounded general education based on his/her needs. Achieving and/or developing effective writing skills is a major component of the GS program as over 50% of the required courses involve writing for content and persuasion.
In this program, such topics as college algebra, computer essentials, computer information systems, physical and life sciences, psychology, philosophy, art, sociology, world history, business administration, and criminal justice are covered so that the student becomes well rounded in his/her education. Writing for content and communication is emphasized in most of these areas. Writing assignments typically involve essays, reports, critiques, letters and business-related correspondence, and projects.
General Studies Course Highlights
| BA150 | Principles of Business Management |
| BA201 | Microeconomics |
| BA250 | Personal Finance |
| CJ101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice |
| CJ102 | Introduction to Criminology |
| PA301 | Introduction to Public Administration |
| PS260 | Abnormal Psychology |
| AR301 | Modern Art in the U.S. |
| PL301 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PL401 | Philosophy of Science and Technology |
View the Associate Degree Curriculum
View the Bachelor's Degree Curriculum
"...Today's high school graduates are entering a world in which they'll need at least some college to gain access to decent-paying careers..."Edweek.org |
Career Specific Information
General Studies:
Upon successful completion of the General Studies program, an individual is prepared to work in a variety of business and government settings in positions such as office manager, executive assistant, administrative services manager, or book keeping clerk as well as more general fields such as human services or education. With further coursework and/or certification training, an individual can also enter into a wide range of other professions (e.g., law, medicine, psychology, social work, education).
| 7-year Job Growth Forecast:
In the next 7 years, positions that require a general studies degree are projected to grow by over 11,987 full and part-time jobs annually. |
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| Average Salaries:
If you choose to work in a field that requires a general studies degree, you can expect to earn: |
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| The Job Market:
In 2005, there were over 1,482,090 positions that required a general studies degree. |
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| The information on Job Titles, Salary, Job Growth, and Descriptions was assembled primarily from information from MONEY Magazine, Salary.com, and the BLS May '05 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates study. They are not promises or guarantees, and they should not take the place of prospective students doing their own research on other possible career outcomes. | |
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