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The program is designed for working professionals. To enroll, returning students must have completed at least 45 credit hours and maintained a minimum 2.0 GPA.
The online format enables students to take classes at their own pace while balancing jobs or family obligations, said Dr. Bobbie B. DeCuir, dean of 小蝌蚪APP College, which administers UL Lafayette小蝌蚪APP檚 general studies program.
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The Louisiana Board of Regents approved the program during its April meeting. The new online program will begin in the Fall 2017 semester.
Three concentrations will be offered: arts and humanities, behavioral science and applied sciences. A range of online courses will be available from most of the 小蝌蚪APP小蝌蚪APP檚 academic departments, helping students customize their class schedules with the help of academic advisers.
Graduates who have an interdisciplinary academic foundation are attractive to many prospective employers, DeCuir said. Also, earning a general studies degree may enable graduates to advance in their current careers.
小蝌蚪APP淲hile many new jobs require specialized training in technology-related areas, there is a need for graduates who are broadly trained to think analytically and critically while also demonstrating effective communication skills,小蝌蚪APP she added.
The 小蝌蚪APP will continue to offer a bachelor小蝌蚪APP檚 degree in general studies in a traditional classroom setting.
The application deadline is July 15. Visit for more information.
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