Online General Studies Degree

Do you have college credits and are looking to go back to school? Are you interested in earning a degree but can’t seem to find the right major for your career goals or interests? A general studies degree program might be the right fit for you! 

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Benefits of a General Studies Degree

A general studies degree combines multiple areas of study to create a customized degree program based on your unique interests or pursue a ready-made topic that combines different fields into a structured program. Here are just a few benefits that come with pursuing a general studies degree:

  • Wide range of focus areas and course topics to match your interests
  • Allows you to maximize your transfer credits
  • Quicker to complete than a traditional prescribed major

Benefits of a Degree from UTSA Online

When you combine the benefits of a general studies degree with the benefits of UTSA Online, you’ll not only pursue a program that is unique to your academic and career goals, but you’ll also receive a quality education that offers unparalleled value. A few benefits of pursuing a degree with UTSA Online include:

  • Affordable tuition and fees
  • Flexible class options to fit your schedule
  • Courses taught by full-time UTSA faculty

Felicia Carrola; UTSA Online graduate

Felicia Carrola: UTSA Online Graduate – Fall 2022 

How General Studies Works at UTSA Online

At UTSA Online, we refer to our general studies program as Multidisciplinary Studies, and this program involves coursework from departments all across UTSA. Even though our general studies program is named a little differently, you still choose what you want to study! Should you choose to pursue our Multidisciplinary Studies program, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your coursework to your diverse personal interests and talents through a combination of study and academic experiences designed to meet your educational and long-term career goals. Additionally if you have previously completed coursework, this program is designed to allow you to utilize the credits you’ve already earned!

UTSA Online Multidisciplinary Studies Focus Areas

What a Multidisciplinary Studies Degree Plan Looks Like at UTSA Online

Multidisciplinary Studies degree components

Brianna Yoder, Multidisciplinary Studies faculty for residential and fully online students, explains why UTSA Online’s program is the right option for students with existing college credits.

Feeling Overwhelmed by too Many Options?

Selecting your program is an important decision. After all, it will dictate the course of your studies as you pursue your degree and will likely play an important role in your career path. We know this can be a little overwhelming, which is why UTSA Online offers white-glove enrollment counseling services to our prospective students!

You’ll receive one-on-one advising from higher education experts to not only find the right general studies degree plan for your goals and interests but also have peace of mind in knowing that you’ll be correctly registered for classes and on track to graduate.

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Why Go 100% Online with UTSA?

UTSA Online is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as:

  • Tied for #1 Best Online Bachelor’s Program in San Antonio
  • #1 Best Online Bachelor’s Program in the UT System
  • One of the top 10 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in Texas
  • Top 20% Best Online Programs in the Nation

Ready to Earn a Degree That’s Uniquely Yours?

Request more information about our Multidisciplinary Studies program today and get connected with an enrollment counselor!

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