General Studies 

Online

We offer six concentrations as part of the 100% online general studies degree, so you can earn a bachelor's that fits your goals, through a program that fits your schedule.  


Streamline your journey to a general studies degree by transferring your eligible college credits and building your schedule with 8-week and 16-week courses.  

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TOP RANKED

An R1 Institution, UL Lafayette offers the best online bachelor’s degrees in Louisiana, according to US News & World Report’s Best Online Program Rankings.

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FLEXIBLE

Work toward your degree at a pace that works for you, enrolling part time or full time with 8-week and 16-week course options.

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AFFORDABLE

Take advantage of flat-rate, $380-per-credit for all UL Lafayette online students. Plus, apply your veterans' benefits or financial aid, if you qualify. 

Upcoming Start Dates:

June 2

Summer 2025 | Apply by May 27

Aug. 25

Fall A 2025 | Apply by Aug. 11

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It was the best option for me having a full-time job and being a parent. To not have to go to campus was huge. I didn't have to miss my kids. It really let me be with them. 
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- Kimberly Melvin

Bachelor of General Studies

General Studies: 
A Degree that Opens Doors

Choose The Concentration That Fits You

You could be as little as one semester away from earning your bachelor's degree!
Transfer your applicable credits toward one of our six general studies concentration options, or choose the concentration that best fits your professional goals.
Our enrollment specialists can work with you to decide the best path for you.

Arts

Apply courses from:

  • Architecture
  • Dance 
  • Design 
  • Interior Design
  • Industrial Design 
  • Moving Image Arts
  • Music 
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Theatre 
  • Visual Arts 

Natural Sciences

Apply courses from:

  • Biology 
  • Chemistry 
  • Computer Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Geology 
  • Health Information Management 
  • Health Services Administration 
  • Informatics 
  • Louisiana Center for Health Informatics 
  • Mathematics 
  • Organizational Leadership 
  • Physics
  • Statistics 

Behavioral Sciences

Apply courses from:

  • Anthropology 
  • Communicative Disorders
  • Communication 
  • Criminal Justice
  • Education
  • Geography 
  • Health
  • Kinesiology 
  • Library Science
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Political Science 
  • Psychology 
  • Sociology 

Applied Sciences

Apply courses from: 

  • Architecture 
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering 
  • Engineering Technology 
  • Environmental Science 
  • Geology 
  • Health 
  • Health Information Management
  • Health Services Administration
  • Human Development and Family Science 
  • Industrial Design 
  • Informatics
  • Interior Design
  • Kinesiology
  • Military Science 
  • Nursing 
  • Organizational Leadership

Business Studies

Appy courses from:

  • Accounting 
  • Business Law
  • Business Systems Analysis and Technology 
  • Computer Science 
  • Economics
  • Finance 
  • Health Information Management
  • Health Services Administration
  • Hospitality Management
  • Informatics
  • Insurance and Risk Management
  • Management 
  • Marketing 
  • Organizational Leadership 
  • Quantitative Methods

Humanities

Apply courses from:

  • Communication 
  • English 
  • History 
  • Humanities 
  • Modern Languages 
  • Philosophy 
  • Organizational Leadership 

Why choose General Studies?

Our Bachelor of General Studies online program offers unmatched flexibility, allowing you to tailor your education to your schedule. With 100% online courses available in 8-week or 16-week terms, you can complete your general studies degree on your own terms. 

Designed to meet diverse interests, our General Studies program offers six concentrations: business studies, arts, applied sciences, behavioral science, humanities, or natural science. Whichever you choose, you’ll get a deep understanding of the subjects you’re most passionate about with opportunities to get hands-on experience. 

As an online student at UL Lafayette, you'll have access to 24/7 technical support, online tutoring and library services, financial aid counselors, and UL Lafayette’s Office of Career Services, ensuring you’ll have everything you need to succeed as an online student
at UL Lafayette.

Questions about admission requirements or applying? 
Our enrollment specialists can help! Request information to get started.  

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