General Studies, Science Emphasis, B.A.

As part of the University General Studies program, the Department of Biological and Physical Sciences offers two areas of emphasis: Health and Science. The general studies majors offer students a path to graduation that combines generalized study with disciplinary focus, leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. General Studies Major requirements include:

• All Residency, Major, General Education, and Graduation Requirements as described in the Fontbonne University Catalog.
• A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the major is required for graduation.
• A minimum of 18 hours of course work in an area of emphasis
• A minimum of 15 hours of electives, as defined by departments
• A capstone experience; listed below.

Major Approval for General Studies: Health and General Studies: Science (BA)

Major approval is required during the second semester of the sophomore year, or after the completion of 45 credit hours at Fontbonne. For transfer students, major approval is required after completing the equivalent of one full semester (a minimum of 12 credits) at Fontbonne. Students seeking major approval must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale as well as a GPA of 2.0 in the courses specified below. All courses for the major must be passed with a C- or better.

• Three courses in biology
• Two courses in chemistry (required for General Studies: Science; not required for General Studies: Health)