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General Studies, Bachelor

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
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Overview

The program offered by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore permits the students to experience a broad liberal arts background with a high degree of competency in a selected area of concentrated study. Declared concentrations may be taken in all areas in which there are other traditional majors except education, business, and rehabilitation services.  Students are advised by the department of their chosen concentration.

The programme

The General Studies academic program is individualized in that the student and the advisor design the scope and sequence of courses that will reflect the student's ability, interests, background experiences (including work), career goals, time constraints, etc.

The objectives of the program are to:

  • Build a foundation for students to pursue further study in higher education.
  • Afford greater access to a baccalaureate degree for the community and the nontraditional student.
  • Provide students an avenue for the self-fulfillment that comes with an academic degree.
  • Provide students an opportunity to explore a wide variety of career options.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Fundamentals of Speech 
  • Social Deviance and Control 
  • Social Work 
  • History of American Civilization 
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Adjustment in Today's World 

English Language Requirements

You need the following TOEFL iBT ® score:

  • Minimum required score:

    61

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.

General Requirements

  • A completed admissions application with a non-refundable $25.00 application fee in U.S. dollars.
  • An official evaluation of all academic records (credential evaluation) from WES, ECE or AACRAO. Please request a course-by-course evaluation including a grade point average (GPA). The evaluation should be accompanied by an official copy of each academic record.
  • Official scores to confirm English proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL scores). Conditional admission is not offered for applicants whose scores do not meet the minimum required scores below, or for those who do not have scores to submit.  The scores should be no more than two years old.
  • An official copy of the test results from taking either the SAT I or ACT.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    15828 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 15828 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    15828 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 15828 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • In-State

    5418 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 5418 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Maryland City

  • 1610 - 2730 USD/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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