MAJOR REQUIREMENTS for the BGS Degree
The student receiving this degree must earn a minimum of 128 credits with the following provisions:
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The students must be within 16 credit hours of completing all graduation requirements at the end of the semester of application.
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All courses must have been taken within the last 7 years.
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The student must submit as part of his or her application a well-written essay providing a rationale for why the BGS degree is an appropriate choice.
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The student must earn at least 16 credits in course work at the 300-400 level, drawn from any discipline. Field experiences, internships, and independent study cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.
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A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
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The student must complete all general education requirements.
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The Integrative Studies Program Council must approve the BGS application. The Council will only approve BGS proposals in the following or similar circumstances:
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A student has completed or will complete all current major requirements with the exception of a required senior capstone course, project, or internship; or
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Circumstances beyond the student's control (e.g., illness, injury, military duty, etc.) make it impossible to access remaining required courses in the major in a timely manner.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS For specific information about general education requirements and expectations see the General Education Requirements in the Academic Programs section of this catalog.
MINIMUM TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE DEGREE: 128
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS for the BGS-Education Studies Degree
The student receiving this degree earns 128 credits in courses of her or his choice, with the following provisions:
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All education courses must have been taken within the last 7 years.
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The student indicates an additional discipline outside of education when applying for the degree.
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The student must earn at least 20 credits in the companion discipline.
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The student must earn at least 20 credits in course work at the 300-400 level, drawn from any discipline.
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The student must have passed the Praxis I exam.*
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A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for graduation.
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A Committee comprised of Division Chairs from the Teacher Education Unit must approve the BGS: ES proposal.
*Students must have passed the Praxis I exam in order to be eligible for the program.
BGS-Education Studies majors are required to complete general education requirements, but they are not required to complete a foreign language requirement.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS For specific information about general education requirements and expectations, see the General Education Requirements in the Academic Programs section of this catalog.
MINIMUM TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE DEGREE: 128