About the course

With flexible times, locations and course options, the General Studies program helps you easily move towards your goals. This program offers students the flexibility to go beyond traditional academic boundaries to customize a degree that best fits their interests and career goals. The Bachelor of General Studies program through the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is designed for adult and returning students who have already completed significant college credit and want to complete a baccalaureate degree. The Bachelor of General Studies offers students the flexibility to select coursework from a variety of focus areas: agriculture/natural resource management, allied health, business, education, engineering, fine arts, humanities, social science, science/mathematics, technology, and wellness.

　　This program will be a good fit if you:

　　Wish to advance your career

　　Like to be challenged intellectually

　　Want to explore different career paths

　　Want to study across a variety of subject areas

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Brookings
Summer (May), 2024	Brookings
Fall (August), 2024	Brookings
Spring (January), 2025	Brookings
Summer (May), 2025	Brookings
Fall (August), 2025	Brookings
Spring (January), 2026	Brookings
Summer (May), 2026	Brookings

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for South Dakota State University

A freshman student is a student entering SDSU for the first time. Usually the student is enrolling directly out of high school/secondary school with no previous university experience. Freshmen student admission is based in part on the quality of the applicant's secondary school academic record and the number of places available. The International Admissions Office understands that secondary/high school graduation ages vary by country. However, students must be at least 17 years old at the time of the Program Start date to be eligible for admission.

　　Applicants should have an above average academic record at least equivalent to a B- average (2.60 out of 4.00), or be in the top 60% of their class with suitable academic preparation for the intended major. All applicants who are not native speakers of English must demonstrate proficiency in English with one of the following exams and the indicated minimum score. Internet-based TOEFL Test (iBT): 61, Paper-based TOEFL Test (PBT): 500, Academic IELTS: 5.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at South Dakota State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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