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Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.)

The bachelor’s degree in general studies is an integrative program that offers students the opportunity to personalize their course of study to develop a broad knowledge base and skill set. As a general studies major at McNeese, you will have the opportunity to design and individualize your curriculum tract to cater to your interests or specific career goals, all while gaining the skills and experience needed to adapt to rapid changes in the workforce. And since McNeese’s general studies program is available 100% online, or as a combination of online and on-campus classes, you can work towards your degree while studying at your own pace.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The Career Center in the Office of Career and Professional Development Services is here to help students attain their career-related goals by encouraging the development of professional skills and by helping students connect with employment, internship, and networking opportunities. We also work closely with employers and recruiters through the Career Expo, Internship Soiree, and Education Professionals Recruitment Day.

The center provides a variety of career-related services, including:

Help with exploring your major and related careers.
Career guidance and advising.
Help with professional document writing (resume, cover letter, etc.)
Advice on interview preparation and techniques.
Job search strategies.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

You have graduated from secondary school
Minimum high school overall GPA of 2.35
Readiness for college-level English
Readiness for college-level math
English proficiency

Whether you graduated from high school in the U.S. or abroad, if you have never previously attended a university, you are considered to be a first time freshman. To apply to McNeese, make sure you meet the minimum requirements:
You have graduated from secondary school
Minimum high school overall GPA of 2.35
Readiness for college-level English
Readiness for college-level math
English proficiency

TOEFL = 79
IELTS = 6.5
Duolingo English Test = 100
PTE Academic = 48
SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing = 550
ACT English = 18
A level/ O level/ GCSE English = "C" grade or higher
IB (HL) English = "4" grade or higher
KCSE English = "B" grade or higher
ELS level 112 = Completion
U.S. High School Transcript ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing = One year full time enrollment 250

McNeese State University

Lake Charles , Louisiana ,United States