Bachelor of General Studies, Major in Integrated Studies Online
Unlock your potential with a degree uniquely tailored to you. Create an individualized academic program by choosing courses that match your interests and career aspirations.
Program Overview
See how the bachelor’s degree in integrated studies online can benefit you
Explore your passions and cultivate your strengths by choosing courses that align with your interests and goals in the online Bachelor of General Studies, Major in Integrated Studies program from Texas State University. Focus on liberal arts, sciences, or a combination of disciplines and discover the connections between different fields of study while developing your creative, critical-thinking, and innovation skills.
Whether you are looking to finish your bachelor’s degree to advance in your career or are just starting your education, this online program provides the convenience and accessibility to balance your studies with your personal and professional commitments.
As a student of this BGS Integrated Studies online program, you will learn how to:
- Explore diverse fields to discover personal and professional interests
- Conduct interviews and research to develop a personalized career plan
- Conduct self-analysis of intellectual and career interests
- Explore diverse fields to discover personal and professional interests
- Conduct interviews and research to develop a personalized career plan
- Conduct self-analysis of intellectual and career interests
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Tuition
Plan ahead with pay-as-you-go tuition
Tuition for the BGS in Integrated Studies online program is affordable and paid by the course, so you can achieve your academic goals while remaining within your budget.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course |
|---|---|---|
| BGS Integrated Studies | $404* | $1,212 |
*Tuition and fees are subject to change by legislative or Board of Regents action; changes become effective on the date of enactment. For more information, please visit https://onestop.txst.edu/cost-payments/cost-attendance.html.
Tuition breakdown
Transfer your credits for lower tuition
Use our Tuition Estimator to see how affordable your degree could be. Slide the notch to the number of credits you've already earned—which may qualify for transfer credit—to get an estimate of what your degree might cost.
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Calendar
Keep these significant dates and deadlines in mind
The Texas State Bachelor of General Studies online degree program is delivered in a convenient learning format that offers maximum flexibility for working adults like you. Choose the start date that fits your goals.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 2024 | 10/15/24 | 10/1/24 | 10/8/24 | 10/15/24 | 10/15/24 | 12/6/24 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 1 2025 | 1/13/25 | 12/30/24 | 1/6/25 | 1/13/25 | 1/13/25 | 3/3/25 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 2 2025 | 3/4/25 | 2/18/25 | 2/25/25 | 3/4/25 | 3/4/25 | 5/7/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Find out what you need to be admitted to the online BGS program
Apply to the online BGS in Integrated Studies program quickly and easily with our streamlined admission process. Review the admission requirements below and take the next step toward your professional goals.
All applicants must:
- Submit a completed application and all supporting documents—including official transcripts from your high school and any postsecondary institutions attended—to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the stated document deadline
- Pay the nonrefundable application fee of $75 ($90 for international*)
- Be eligible to re-enter all colleges and/or universities previously attended
High school graduates who plan to attend Texas State the semester after high school graduation (not including summer sessions) regardless of how many dual credit or transferable college credits earned, are considered an entering freshman.
Freshmen must do the following to qualify for admission to Texas State University:
- Receive a diploma from an accredited high school
- We recommend students complete the following curriculum:
- 4 credits of English, 4 credits of mathematics, 4 credits of science, 3 credits of social studies and 2 credits of a language other than English
- ACT and SAT test scores are not required for applicants ranked in the top 75% of their graduating class.
- Applicants who do not meet assured admission, or do not submit test scores, will be reviewed holistically. All students ranked in the fourth quartile of their class must submit scores that meet assured admission standards for admission.
- Submit your high school transcripts by mail or via Parchment, Naviance, National Student Clearinghouse.
Transfer students must meet these requirements:
- 14 or fewer credit hours: minimum 2.0 GPA in all transferable course work plus meet freshman admission standards
- 15-29 credit hours: minimum 2.5 GPA in all transferable course work
- 30 or more credit hours: minimum 2.25 GPA in all transferable course work
- Be at least one full semester out of high school and eligible to return to all postsecondary institutions previously attended
Transcripts may be sent electronically to [email protected] or mailed to:
TXST One Stop
Texas State University – Undergraduate Admissions
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666
*Texas
State defines an international student as anyone who is in a non-immigrant visa
status, including H-1B visa holders. If you are not a U.S. citizen, permanent
resident, refugee, or asylee, you would be classified as an international
student and should complete the international application for admission.
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma
- Online application
- Official transcripts
Courses
Quality course work—the foundation of the online BGS program
To graduate from the bachelor’s in integrated studies online program, you must complete a total of 120 credit hours, including 42 credit hours of general education courses, six credit hours of core courses, 53 credit hours of electives, and 18 credit hours of a minor. Additional required minor or elective credit hours are selected with an advisor as needed to meet university graduation requirements.
Students must take 42 credit hours of general education courses to meet the degree plan requirements.
Students must take 53 credit hours of any elective courses to meet the degree plan requirements. Students should work with their advisor to determine appropriate courses.
