With our online Bachelor of General Studies - Integrative Studies Specialization program, you can build your degree around your career goals. The interdisciplinary nature of the program prepares you to excel in a number of different fields and pursuits.

Why Study General Studies Online at UWF?

The University of West Florida’s online Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) specialization in Integrative Studies prepares you to enter an increasingly diverse workforce with marketable skills. Focus on the experience you need by building this general studies program to align with your career goals. You can use electives to choose a minor or complete a certificate. Our expert instruction from faculty across multiple academic areas will help you find a path that works best for you.

What You Will Learn

The B.G.S. Integrative Studies Specialization degree includes four areas of emphasis: Communication, Information Literacy, Problem-Solving/Decision-Making and Community Leadership. In addition to these areas of interest, you can use electives to choose a minor or complete a certificate. Choose from the following certificates:

• Human Resource Management
• Public, Technical and Workplace Writing

By completing this degree, you will be able to: 

• Identify key concepts from each of the four cognate areas (Communication, Information Literacy, Problem-Solving/Decision-Making and Community Leadership)
• Articulate the rationale for your individualized program of study
• Synthesize key concepts across disciplines by completing a capstone research project
• Practice oral and written standards of communication appropriate for both academic and professional environments
• Practice academic integrity and respect for intellectual property