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Bachelor Of General Studies

This program is available to applicants residing in Canada or outside Canada.

This degree program provides a flexible structure, which allows students to create their own program with as much or as little subject specialization as they want. TRU-OL offers a wide range of courses that fulfill degree requirements. Students may also ladder two-year diploma programs from Canadian community colleges and university colleges, and BC associate degrees into the degree program.

Admission Requirements

Open admission.

Students who plan to complete a credential through TRU-OL must complete and submit a Program Admission/Transfer Credit form.

Residency Requirements

15 credits of university coursework, selected from Thompson Rivers University courses (distance or on-campus).

Degree Requirements

120 credits, with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher, are required as follows:

General Education Requirements (6 credits)

6 credits in English (university-level composition and literature, e.g., TRU-OL's ENGL 100 or 102, and ENGL 101 or 103). Technical and business writing courses do not meet this requirement (e.g., ENGL 106 or 107).

Upper-Level Requirements (45 credits)

15 credits may be applied studies, e.g., fine and performing arts studio courses and technology courses. Education, business and administrative studies courses are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Elective Requirements (69 credits)

May be lower-level or upper-level credit

60 credits may be applied studies, e.g., fine and performing arts studio courses and technology courses. Education, business and administrative studies courses are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Note

Degree requirements may be met with credits earned by Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR).

Students are responsible for consulting with their TRU-OL program advisor to ensure that courses selected are appropriate for the program of study or to meet future educational goals. Students require a Letter of Permission in order to register in a course (not listed on this website) at any other post-secondary institution to complete the credential. Students who proceed without approval may find that a particular course does not meet requirements and may be subject to transfer credit fees.

Email Student Services for more information.