Office of General Majors
Advance your career. Prepare for graduate school. Enrich your life.
Built to be Innovative
In an economy where tomorrow’s jobs will be quite different from today, a general background with concentrations in subjects of interest to you will provide the greatest preparation for your future.
Pick courses based on your post-graduate goals and apply your past learning to create a customized degree. You can specialize in education, business, agriculture and more without the limitations of a traditional degree.
Engage in personal mentorships with fellow students from across the region.
Built to be Affordable
- WT tuition and fees are among the most affordable in Texas
- Up to 84 hours of prior learning is accepted. You can complete these at your community college or get started at WT
- Scholarships for transfer students are available if you choose to attend WT full time
- WT programs are eligible for federal and state financial aid
Built to Fit Your Life
Coursework may be completed online depending on the course options you choose. This allows you flexibility to continue to work and tend to personal responsibilities.
Built to be the Best
West Texas A&M University’s online bachelor’s program ranked No. 45 in the nation and No. 3 in Texas, according to newly released 2024 rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Several undergraduate and graduate programs also rank highly state- and nationwide in the new standings, with 11 total programs earning the magazine’s coveted Best Program status. You will earn a degree from an accredited institution with a strong reputation and long history.
Your salary range as a WT graduate with a general studies degree will depend on the company and industry for which you work. For salary data of past WT graduates with a B.G.S. degree, visit the Employment and Salary Data page and then select “General Studies” from the Major field.
Degree Information
For the bachelor of general studies (B.G.S.) degree, the student must complete, in addition to the core curriculum, a minimum of 78 hours of electives, including at least 36 hours at the advanced level with a grade of “C” or better. Some advanced course work is available online.
A maximum of 36 hours in one academic discipline may count toward this degree. An academic discipline is designated by a course prefix, such as ENGL for English or POSC for political science. Music courses, whether MUAP (applied music), MUEN (music ensemble), MUSI (music), or MUMI (music industry), are counted as one academic discipline. Education courses, whether EDEC, EDEL, EDPD, EDRD, EDSE, EDSP, EDT, or EPSY, are also counted as one academic discipline.
For details about the B.G.S. degree, contact an advisor in the Office of General Majors:
Mandy Puryear
B.A.A.S./B.G.S. Advisor
baasbgs@wtamu.edu
(806) 651-5300