Program: Bachelor of Science, General Studies - Southeastern University

Mar 31, 2025

2024-2025 Southeastern University- Undergraduate Catalog

Bachelor of Science, General Studies (4-Year Plan)

Program Description

The BS in General Studies degree is designed to allow students autonomy and choice as to their preferred areas of academic focus. Especially created for students who want a solid foundation in the liberal arts, these programs allow for a student-centered approach to degree completion. Since students must take at least eighteen hours of upper-level courses in two distinct program tracks, the General Studies programs offer a customizable and flexible approach to degree completion.

Program Objectives

Demonstrate mastery of the Foundational Core competencies.

Exhibit content knowledge mastery in 2 areas of study.

Provide evidence of career readiness through field-based coursework.

Total Program Hours- 120 Credit Hours

Foundational Core - 34 Credit Hours

SEU Foundations - 3 Credit Hours

CORE 1111 - COMMUNITY AND COLLEGE SUCCESS Credits: 1
CORE 1112 - DIVINE DESIGN AND MISSIONAL VOCATION Credits: 2

Worldview Formation - 9 Credit Hours

BIBL 1113 - THE STORY OF SCRIPTURE Credits: 3
THEO 1213 - LIVED THEOLOGY Credits: 3
CORE 3113 - WORLDVIEW AND COMPLEX PROBLEMS SEMINAR Credits: 3

Habits of Inquiry - 22 Credit Hours

Major Core- 36 Credit Hours

Meet with an academic advisor and choose Track 1 and Track 2.

Track 1- 18 Credit Hours

3000-4000 level coursework

Major Core Elective - Track 1 Credits: 3
Major Core Elective - Track 1 Credits: 3
Major Core Elective - Track 1 Credits: 3
Major Core Elective - Track 1 Credits: 3
Major Core Elective - Track 1 Credits: 3
Major Core Elective - Track 1 Credits: 3

Track 2- 18 Credit Hours

3000-4000 level coursework

Major Core Elective - Track 2 Credits: 3
Major Core Elective - Track 2 Credits: 3
Major Core Elective - Track 2 Credits: 3
Major Core Elective - Track 2 Credits: 3
Major Core Elective - Track 2 Credits: 3
Major Core Elective - Track 2 Credits: 3

Divine Design- 50 Credit Hours

To meet the Divine Design requirement, students may earn credit hours in general elective courses, declared minors/certificates, or enjoy other experiential learning opportunities such as study abroad, internships, or practicums. Other practicum options include PRAC 1001 (1 credit hour), PRAC 1002 (2 credit hours), PRAC 1003 (3 credit hours), PRAC 1004 (4 credit hours), up to 24 credit hours. General Electives are any college-level course that does not satisfy the above program requirements. Students must complete the above program requirements with the remaining credit hours earned in the Divine Design to meet the total program hours.

Bachelor of Science, General Studies

Program Objectives

Total Program Hours- 120 Credit Hours

Foundational Core - 34 Credit Hours

SEU Foundations - 3 Credit Hours

Worldview Formation - 9 Credit Hours

Habits of Inquiry - 22 Credit Hours

Discursive Inquiry - 6 Credit Hours

Natural-Scientific Inquiry - 4 Credit Hours; Select One with Lab:

Quantitative Inquiry - 3 Credit Hours; Select One:

Socio-Historical Inquiry- 6 Credit Hours; Select Two:

Creative-Aesthetic Inquiry - 3 Credit Hours; Select One:

Major Core- 36 Credit Hours

Track 1- 18 Credit Hours

Track 2- 18 Credit Hours

Divine Design- 50 Credit Hours