Bachelor of General Studies

About this programme

The Bachelor of General Studies is a great option for people who have prior education or work experience and are looking for a formal credential to help them advance in their career. The program allows for a high degree of choice, so you can concentrate on courses that will get you closer to your goals. Some program requirements may be met with credits earned by prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR) . 120 credits, with a GPA of 2.00 or higher in all courses required for completion of this credential, as follows: Six credits in English (university-level composition and literature) other than technical- and business-writing courses 15 of these credits may be applied studies courses, such as fine and performing arts courses, studio courses and technology courses May be either lower- or upper-level courses; 60 credits of which may be applied studies courses Education, business and administrative studies courses are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Calculate your tuition and fees for your program of interest using our cost calculator. You can apply for financial support if you meet place-of-residence requirements. See Student Awards & Financial Aid. Consult with your program advisor to ensure that the courses you select can be applied toward the program requirements of your chosen credential Also, before you register in a course not listed on the OL website, you must apply for a letter of permission . Otherwise, you may find that either course credits cannot be applied to your program or you must pay a transcript reassessment fee.