General Studies

Bachelor of Science

About This Program | Curriculum

About This Program

Program Philosophy and Objectives

This baccalaureate degree is intended for transfer students who have a desire to maximize their prior course work in a degree completion program. Transfer students must have a minimum of 30 allowable college credits to enter this program. Graduates of the Wilmington University Associate of Arts in General Studies may also enroll in this program.

All general University policies concerning the requirements for a bachelor’s degree will apply. Students entering the program are required to obtain the approval of the academic advisor.

Goal-Directed Track

Students have the opportunity to tailor a program of study that concentrates on individual areas of interest. The student, in collaboration with his or her academic advisor, will design a customized program customized program of study from existing courses to create an academically valid, educationally fulfilling program.

Program Competencies

Upon completion of the program, each graduating student will:

  1. Exercise critical thinking strategies, including reasoning, problem solving, analysis and evaluation.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of basic mathematics and statistics.
  3. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication.
  4. Demonstrate an awareness of ethical principles within one’s field of study.
  5. Demonstrate a commitment to self-directedness, self-discipline, and lifelong learning.
  6. Recognize the principles associated with a pluralistic society and show respect for our multicultural world.
  7. Demonstrate an awareness of self in relationship to others, including the ability to work in teams.
  8. Demonstrate ability to access and use information and information technologies.
  9. Exhibit flexible thinking and goal-directed behaviors.
  10. Demonstrate an awareness of creative expression through the arts and humanities.
  11. Demonstrate knowledge of the natural sciences.
  12. Demonstrate an understanding of basic economic principles.
  13. Describe how past and current world events influence contemporary society.

This information applies to students who enter this degree program during or after the Fall 2007 semester. If you entered this degree program prior to Fall 2007, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.