University Requirement (2 hours)
GSTD 1002 – Freshman Seminar
General Education (35 hours)
University Studies Core (9 hours)
SPCH 1113 – Introduction to Public Speaking
USTD 3003 – Information Literacy
3 hours selected from the World/Global Studies concentration area
Primary Concentration Area (30 hours)
15 hours of upper-level courses selected from the primary concentration area (must be taken at SAU) 15 hours of additional courses (at any level) selected from the primary concentration area
Second Concentration Area (12 hours)
12 hours of courses selected from the second concentration area*
Third Concentration Area (12 hours)
12 hours of courses selected from the third concentration area*
*9 hours between the second and third concentration areas must be taken at SAU.
Electives (20 hours)
20 hours of elective courses in any area
Note: some of these electives may need to be upper-level courses in order to complete the 40 total upper-level hours required for graduation.
Total Hours – 120
Concentration Area Options
Select three different concentration areas from the options below. Courses may not be double-counted between different concentration areas.
Business Concentration
Courses selected from the following department areas:
Accounting (ACCT) Agricultural Economics (AGEC) Economics (ECON) Finance (FIN) General Business (GBUS) Healthcare Administration (HCAD) International Business (IB) Information Systems (IS) Management (MGMT) Marketing (MKTG) Supply Chain Management (SCM) Sustainability (SUST)
Education Concentration
Courses selected from the following department areas:
Agricultural Education (AGED) Athletic Training (AT) Education (EDUC)* Elementary Education (E ED) Exercise Science (ESCI) Health Science (HS) Human Performance and Sport Sciences (HPSS) Mathematics (MATH)** Mathematics Education (MAED) Middle School Education (MSED) Music Education (MUED) Recreation (REC) Secondary Education (S ED) Special Education (SPED) Sport Management (SM) Teacher Education (TEDU)
*EDUC 3013 /PSYC 3013 may be used towards Education or Social Science (but not both).
**Only the following courses: MATH 2053 , MATH 2063 , MATH 3053 , MATH 4293 , MATH 4393 , and MATH 4601 -4603 .
Humanities Concentration
Courses selected from the following department areas:
American Sign Language (ASL)Art (ART)Chinese (CHIN)Digital Cinema (DC)English (ENGL)Foreign Language (FL)French (FREN)German (GERM)Humanities (HUM)Mass Communication (MCOM)Mass Media (MM)Media Production (MPRO)Music/Applied Music (MUS, MA–)Music Ensemble (MUEN)Music Literature (MULI)Music Theory (MUTH)Philosophy (PHIL)Russian (RUSS)Spanish (SPAN)Speech (SPCH)Theatre (THEA)
Natural Science Concentration
Courses selected from the following department areas:
Agriculture (AGRI) Animal Science (ANSC) Biology (BIOL) Chemical Engineering (CHEG) Chemistry (CHEM) Computer Science (CSCI) Data Science (DSCI) Engineering (ENGR) Engineering Technology (ETEC) Geology (GEOL) Industrial Technology (ITEC) Mathematics (MATH)* Mechanical Engineering (MECH) Nursing (NURS) Physical Science (PHSC) Physics (PHYS) Plant Science (PLSC) Poultry Science (POSC) Public Health (PH)** Science (SCI) Welding (WELD)
*Excluding the following courses: MATH 2053 , MATH 2063 , MATH 3053 , MATH 4293 , MATH 4393 , and MATH 4601 -4603 .
**Excluding the following courses: PH 2003 , PH 3043 , PH 3063 , PH 4023 , PH 4033 , and PH 4123 .
Social Science Concentration
Courses selected from the following department areas:
Anthropology (ANTH) Criminal Justice (CRJU) Geography (GEOG) History (HIST) Military Science (MSCI) Political Science (PLSC) Psychology (PSYC)* Public Health (PH)** Sociology (SOC) Social Work (SWK)
*EDUC 3013 /PSYC 3013 may be used towards Education or Social Science (but not both).
**Only the following courses: PH 2003 , PH 3043 , PH 3063 , PH 4023 , PH 4033 , and PH 4123 .
Leadership and Communication Concentration
Courses selected from the following options:
AGED 3003 – Professional Leadership and Communication
ART 2003 – Introduction to Communication Design
ART 2123 – Graphic Software Applications
ART 2133 – Basic Digital Photography
ART 2203 – Introduction to Art Therapy
ART 3333 – Advanced Communication Design
ART 3353 – Multimedia and Web Design I
ART 3363 – Advanced Digital Photography
ART 4353 – Multimedia and Web Design II
ASL 1002 – American Sign Language I
ASL 1012 – American Sign Language II
BIOL 2403 – Medical Terminology
CRJU 3003 – Multiculturalism
CRJU 3013 – Police Leadership and Management
CRJU 3103 – Ethics in Criminal Justice
CRJU 4013 – Legal and Ethical Issues in Juvenile Justice
CRJU 4923 – Senior Project
CSCI 1053 – Computer Concepts and Applications for Allied Health
CSCI 1101 – Introduction to Computing Lab
CSCI 1102 – Introduction to Computing
DC 2333 – Fundamentals of Digital Cinema
DC 3333 – Intermediate Digital Cinema
DSCI 3003 – Introduction to Data Science
EDUC 2001 – Introduction to Human Relations in College Student Personnel
ENGL 3003 – Advanced Professional Writing
ENGL 3023 – Technical Writing
ENGL 3103 – Advanced Composition
ENGL 3243 – Theory and Practice of Writing Consultation
ENGL 4003 – Teaching People from Other Cultures
ENGL 4013 – Second Language Acquisition
ENGL 4023 – Second Language Assessment
ENGL 4033 – TESOL Methods and Materials
ENGL 4043 – World Creation and Design
ENGL 4053 – Comparative English Grammar
ENGL 4063 – Introduction to Linguistics
ENGL 4103 – Grant Writing
ENGL 4503 – Creative Writing: Poetry
ENGL 4513 – Creative Writing: Fiction
ENGL 4523 – Writing: Special Topics
ENGL 4533 – Writing: Special Topics II
ENGL 4543 – Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction
ENGR 1023 – Introduction to Engineering
HCAD 2003 – Exploring Opportunities in Healthcare
HCAD 3003 – Healthcare Informatics
HCAD 3983 – Internship in Healthcare Administration
HCAD 4003 – Human Resource Management in Healthcare
HCAD 4013 – Challenges in Patient Care
HPSS 3653 – Leadership in HPSS
HPSS 4102 – Professionalism and Leadership in HPSS
HPSS 4323 – Organization and Administration of HPSS
HUM 2103 – Social Media in Society
IS 2053 – Business Information Systems
IS 3003 – Website Development for Business and Commerce
IS 3023 – Introduction to Data Visualization
IS 3413 – Social Media for Business
ITEC 3263 – Operations Management I
ITEC 3363 – Operations Management II
MCOM 1003 – Introduction to Mass Communication
MCOM 2123 – Graphic Software Applications
MCOM 2133 – Basic Digital Photography
MCOM 2503 – Visual Communication
MCOM 3043 – Directed Study I
MCOM 3053 – Directed Study II
MCOM 3363 – Advanced Digital Photography
MCOM 4003 – Media Law and Ethics
MCUL 4993 – Hispanic Life and Culture
MGMT 2003 – Business Communications
MGMT 3023 – Organizational Theory and Behavior
MGMT 3073 – Professional Communication Strategies
MGMT 3083 – Leadership and Ethics
MGMT 4033 – Non-Profit Organizational Leadership
MGMT 4053 – Human Resources Management
MKTG 3033 – Principles of Marketing
MKTG 3413 – Social Media for Business
MKTG 4053 – Integrated Marketing Communications
MM 2003 – Reporting and Writing for the Mass Media
MM 2013 – Introduction to Media Production
MM 2023 – Producing for Film
MM 3103 – Principles of Public Relations
MM 3123 – Internet Communication
MM 3133 – Media and Politics
MM 3143 – Producing Online Content
MM 3223 – Trends in Modern Media
MM 3303 – Screenwriting for Film
MM 3313 – Directing for Film
MM 3403 – Sports Production
MM 3413 – Sports Broadcasting
MM 3503 – Directed Study in Mass Media I
MM 3603 – Directed Study in Mass Media II
MM 4013 – Publicity, Media, and Campaigns
MM 4103 – International Public Relations
MM 4123 – International Mass Media
MM 4133 – Foreign Language Media in America
MM 4323 – Editing for Film
MM 4343 – Cinematography
MM 4423 – Writing for Sports
MM 4903 – Senior Research Project
MM 4913 – Mass Media Internship
NURS 2003 – Introduction to Professional Nursing
PH 3053 – The Business of Health Care
PH 3063 – Social and Behavioral Health
PHIL 2403 – Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics
PSCI 3111 – Great Decisions
PSYC 3003 – Multiculturalism
PSYC 4023 – Industrial and Organizational Psychology
PSYC 4053 – Theories of Personality
PSYC 4063 – Social Psychology
PSYC 4073 – Learning
PSYC 4133 – Introduction to Counseling Theories
REC 3623 – Psychology of Sports
REC 4003 – Facility and Event Management
SOC 3003 – Multiculturalism
SOC 3013 – Social Problems
SOC 3033 – Sociology of Marriage and Family
SOC 4063 – Social Psychology
SOC 4303 – Sociology of Work
SPCH 3123 – Advanced Public Speaking
SPCH 3413 – Argumentation and Debate
SWK 2043 – Introduction to Social Work
SWK 2053 – Community Service-Learning Experience
SWK 3003 – Multiculturalism
SWK 3023 – Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
SWK 3033 – Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
SWK 3133 – Ethics
TEDU 2003 – Introduction to Education
THEA 1013 – Acting I
THEA 2023 – Acting II
THEA 2033 – Voice for Actors
THEA 2103 – Acting III
THEA 2203 – Acting IV
THEA 2633 – Fundamentals of Acting
THEA 3413 – Acting for the Camera
World/Global Studies Concentration
Courses selected from the following options:
ART 2143 – Art History I
ART 3123 – Art History II
BIOL 1051 – Issues in Conservation Biology
BIOL 3443 – Global Environmental Change
ENGL 2213 – World Literature I
ENGL 2223 – World Literature II
ENGL 3183 – Spanish American Literature I
ENGL 3193 – Spanish American Literature II
ENGL 3213 – Topics in World Literature
ENGL 3223 – East Asian Literature in Translation
ENGL 3483 – Modern World Literature
ENGL 4003 – Teaching People from Other Cultures
ENGL 4013 – Second Language Acquisition
ENGL 4023 – Second Language Assessment
ENGL 4033 – TESOL Methods and Materials
ENGL 4283 – Survey of French Literature I
ENGL 4293 – Survey of French Literature II
ENGL 4613 – African American Literature
ENGL 4683 – Introduction to Francophone Literature
GEOG 2003 – Introduction to Geography
GEOG 3043 – Human Geography
GEOG 3193 – Political Geography
GEOG 3413 – Geography and World Religions
GEOG 4003 – Advanced Topics in Geography
GEOG 4013 – Asian Geography
HIST 1003 – World History I
HIST 1013 – World History II
HIST 3123 – Russia and the Soviet Union
HIST 3143 – The North American Indian
HIST 3183 – African History
HIST 3203 – Immigration History Law
HIST 3423 – World War II: Europe
HIST 3433 – World War II: The Pacific
HIST 4003 – Europe, 1815-1914
HIST 4023 – Early Modern Europe
HIST 4093 – African American History
HIST 4123 – World Travel Studies
HIST 4213 – American Social History Before 1900
HIST 4223 – World War II: The Home Front
HIST 4233 – Nazi Germany and the Holocaust
HIST 4313 – Europe Since 1914
HIST 4363 – Women in Europe
HIST 4383 – Advanced Topics in World History
HIST 4393 – Advanced Topics in World History
MCUL 4993 – Hispanic Life and Culture
MGMT 4043 – International Business
MGMT 4101 – International Studies and Field Experience
MGMT 4102 – International Studies and Field Experience
MGMT 4313 – International Studies and Field Experience
MM 4103 – International Public Relations
MM 4123 – International Mass Media
MM 4133 – Foreign Language Media in America
MUS 2013 – Music Appreciation
MUS 2023 – Music and Culture of Africa and its Diaspora
PHIL 2413 – World Religions
PHIL 3003 – Death, Dying and World Religion
PHIL 3013 – Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 4013 – Women and Religion
PSCI 3003 – International Relations
PSCI 3173 – Modern South Asia
PSCI 3213 – Eastern Thought
PSCI 3303 – History and Politics of Modern China
PSCI 3313 – History and Politics of Modern Japan
PSCI 3933 – History and Politics of the Middle East
PSCI 4043 – African American Politics
PSCI 4053 – Comparative Public Policy
PSCI 4083 – Global Issues
PSCI 4213 – International Law
SOC 1003 – Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
SOC 1013 – Introduction to Africana Studies
SOC 2003 – Introduction to Sociology
SOC 3013 – Social Problems
THEA 4013 – Survey of Black Theatre and Film
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| Hours Required: | 120 |
| Categories: | Major, Undergraduate |
| Delivery: | On-Campus |
The bachelor of university studies degree offers to students an alternative to other degrees which focus on a single area or prepares one for a profession. It may also serve the needs of those who return to the University in order to better their professional opportunities.
Other requirements:
- Students must have three hours foreign language. Cannot be double-counted to fulfill general education requirement
- The student must complete a total of 120 hours, with 40 upper division hours.
- No courses may be double counted for credit in both general education and in an area of concentration
- Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average.
Learning Goals
- Our graduates can communicate effectively.
- Our graduates are prepared to be personally and socially responsible citizens.
- Our graduates can think critically, solve problems, and make informed decisions.
- Our graduates can determine the nature of required information, to access it effectively and efficiently, and to evaluate it critically.
- Our graduates have content knowledge in their chosen concentrations and the necessary skills to be successful.
Online Courses and Completion
Depending on the areas of concentration and department course offerings, it is possible to complete the BUS degree partially or entirely online. However, because of the nature of the BUS degree with its variety of concentrations and electives, the University cannot insure that students will be able to enroll in the online courses they need each semester. Please contact the scheduling departments or consult the Undergraduate Catalog for course offerings and rotations.
Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) – 60 hours
The associate of arts degree in University Studies is offered to students who complete a minimum of 60 semester hours, which must include general education requirements. Students must have a 2.00 or higher grade point average, meet residency requirements, and apply for the degree.
Julian Owens, BUS student
“I chose the Bachelor of University Studies degree because of the flexibility the program offers. I feel that I will have endless career opportunities because I did not limit myself to one specific program. I chose Business as my main area of concentration, followed by Education and Social Science. I have taken a broad range of courses while at SAU and I feel that it will benefit me in many ways. I have always had a passion for children but I have had ideas about having my own business. I started working at a daycare my first semester of college and discovered that owning my own daycare would be the best of both worlds. I would get to work with children, but also have my own business. Through the BUS I was able to customize a program that allowed me to take courses and learn about the things that were of interest to me, instead of following one generic degree plan. I have taken courses ranging from Sociology and Child Growth and Development to Quantitative Analysis and Accounting. I feel that the BUS has helped me develop a more well-rounded education than any program I could have chosen.”
