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Next session begins
JANUARY 25
Maybe you have credits from other institutions. Maybe you just aren't sure what area you want to study. Southeast's general studies degree prepares you for the professional future you want, while allowing you the flexibility to focus on your interests.
It's 100% online, so you study on your schedule without ever having to come to campus. Plus, our same award-winning faculty who teach on campus, teach online.
Employers say the skills most sought after are communications, critical thinking, and problem-solving--all things you can learn with a general studies degree from Southeast.
100%
classes online
$307.50
per credit hour
96%
department graduates employed or in grad school
"I learned you can always follow your dreams, even if you don't know who you are yet. It prepared me to know people and to talk and work with professional people. "Marlie Love '10, General Studies, author and life coach
Preparing you with the critical workforce skills to be a confident, competitive job candidate in today's ever-changing marketplace.
Below are just a few examples of the companies who hire graduates from the College of Humanities and Social Science at Southeast Missouri State.
Automation and other technical advancements are rapidly changing the world of work, and preparing for jobs that will exist in the future can be a challenge. We will help you tailor the Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree to include classes focused on your career interests. As a Southeast Online BGS student, you can gain real-world workplace experiences to build your resume while in school. In doing so, you will develop the critical workforce skills all employers seek.
Contact
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Phone: 1 (573) 651-2766
Fax: 1 (573) 651-2859
Undergraduate inquiries: southeastonline@semo.edu
Graduate inquiries: graduateonline@semo.edu