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BSGS Online Degree Overview
You’ve made progress toward your development. Now it’s time to finish your degree, with purpose and intention. The online Bachelor of Science in General Studies at UofL is an interdisciplinary degree that gives working adults a structured and flexible path to complete their first undergraduate degree while balancing career, family and life responsibilities.
Built specifically for students with prior college credit, this transfer-friendly degree program helps you apply what you’ve already learned or earned and get up to 27 hours tuition-free credit for professional experience, training or military service.
U.S. News & World Report recognition
The Bachelor of Science in General Studies is offered by the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Louisville. For over a decade, UofL Online bachelor’s degree programs have been consistently recognized as "Best in the Nation" and "Best for Veterans" by US News & World Report.
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Application Deadlines
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Check out typical application deadlines for the criminal justice degree program at UofL:
| Preferred Deadline | Term | Start Date |
| August 1 | Fall | August |
| December 1 | Spring | January |
| April 1 | Summer | May/June |
Note: We admit students on a rolling basis. The preferred deadlines help you complete the application process on time, be notified of acceptance and enroll before the term begins. We review applications as they become complete, and admit students for a specific term up to the day classes start. We recommend you work on and submit your complete application well in advance of the preferred deadline, as obtaining transcripts and other materials may take more time.
BSGS Online Degree Highlights
- Build on your knowledge and customize your bachelor’s degree by combining different areas of interest into one of 6 thematic tracks or a 7th option to earn 2 minors or certificates
- Transfer in credit hours from prior college courses completed at an accredited institution
- Earn up to 27 credits (tuition-free) for on-the-job learning and save time and money with the optional Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) class
- Learn from faculty with distinguished academic credentials, industry experience and a strong commitment to applied research
- Join a program with broad application in real world and designed to fit your life with 24/7 access to most coursework completed when it’s right for you
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"The BS in General Studies is the ideal program for anyone ready to turn their college credits into a degree. Complete the BS in General Studies online or on campus and help achieve your personal and professional goals."
General Studies Job Outlook
According to Lightcast.io occupation outlook data, on average, jobs in fields that hire General Studies graduates are widely spread and projected to grow 5% between 2025 and 2033, with 870,108 annual job postings. The median salary for those jobs is $61,500 (Lightcast.io).
| Job Growth Projection | Median Annual Salary | Yearly Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| 5% by 2033 | $61,500 | 870,108 |
A bachelor’s degree remains one of the most powerful career accelerators in today’s workforce. Completing your BS in General Studies strengthens your professional credibility while expanding the adaptable skills employers value: communication, analytical reasoning, ethical decision-making and cross-disciplinary problem solving.
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