Bachelor of General Studies (BGS)
CONTINUING & PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Find a home in the bachelor’s program that’s tailored to your needs — and grants you the distinction of a UMass Amherst degree. Join other adults and experienced learners in a supportive atmosphere that lets you design your own curriculum, whether you’re building skills toward a specific career, combining fields of interest, or harnessing the benefits of a general liberal arts education. Keep working while you study part time or online from home through our lively and inclusive virtual classrooms, led by the university’s award-winning faculty. And because we understand that going back to school can be a challenge, you’ll have a personal academic advisor to guide you at every step.

Program Details

Areas of concentration:

• BGS with Individual Concentration (BGS-IC)
• BGS/Fire Science

Credits: Earn credits toward your bachelor’s degree through:

• UMass Amherst Continuing & Professional Education classes on campus or online
• Regularly scheduled UMass Amherst classes
• Independent study
• Internships
• Transfer credits from other schools or colleges
• College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) tests
• Certain types of U.S. military service training

Information sessions: Information sessions with an academic adviser give you the opportunity to ask questions about the BGS program and learn more about program requirements. Sessions are held throughout the year. Call 413-545-3430 to register.

For more information:
Academic Advising Office
413-545-3430

Lucinda Butler

Christine Marcoullier

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