BA/BS in General Studies Part-Time Online Degree Completion
Complete your major online in 2 years or less
The plan of study for the BA/BS in General Studies is designed so part-time students can complete their major in two years by taking online courses during convenient eight-week AHEAD terms. Students who bring in transfer credits or choose to take winter or summer courses can complete their major in less than two years.
In addition to the AHEAD terms, degree completion students may take online courses offered during winter and summer terms.
Transfer Policy
A maximum of sixty-six (66) credits may be applied to a baccalaureate degree from a two-year college and a maximum of ninety (90) credits may be applied from a four-year college or university. The overall number of courses needed for a degree may exceed 120 credits.
If you’ve already earned 60 credits or more at another institution, Sacred Heart will waive our foundational core, with the exception of CIT 202 Seminar which is required of all students.
More Information
Contact the Part-Time Admissions Office to speak to a counselor, request information, schedule a visit or apply.
Year 1 - AHEAD 1
Students select courses that fulfill their emphasis in Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences or Natural Sciences for 3 credits
Students select courses that fulfill their emphasis in Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences or Natural Sciences for 3 credits
Year 1 - AHEAD 2
Students select courses that fulfill their emphasis in Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences or Natural Sciences for 3 credits
Students select courses that fulfill their emphasis in Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences or Natural Sciences for 3 credits
Year 1 - AHEAD 3
Students select courses that fulfill their emphasis in Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences or Natural Sciences for 3 credits
Students select courses that fulfill their emphasis in Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences or Natural Sciences for 3 credits
Year 1 - AHEAD 4
Students select courses that fulfill their emphasis in Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences or Natural Sciences for 3 credits
Students select courses that fulfill their emphasis in Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences or Natural Sciences for 3 credits
Year 2 - AHEAD 1
Students select courses that fulfill their emphasis in Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences or Natural Sciences for 3 credits
Students select courses that fulfill their emphasis in Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences or Natural Sciences for 3 credits
Year 2 - AHEAD 2
Students select courses that fulfill their emphasis in Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences or Natural Sciences for 3 credits
Students select courses that fulfill their emphasis in Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences or Natural Sciences for 3 credits
Year 2 - AHEAD 3
Students select courses that fulfill their emphasis in Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences or Natural Sciences for 3 credits
Students select courses that fulfill their emphasis in Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences or Natural Sciences for 3 credits
Year 2 - AHEAD 4
Students select courses that fulfill their emphasis in Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences or Natural Sciences for 3 credits
Students select courses that fulfill their emphasis in Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences or Natural Sciences for 3 credits
Core Curriculum
Students must also complete Sacred Heart University’s Core Curriculum. See the University’s Core Curriculum below.
| Term | Course |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - AHEAD 1 | CTL 125 [PTOL] (3 CR) HI 100/HI 102 (3 CR) |
| Year 1 - AHEAD 2 | FYWS 125 (3 CR) MA (3 CR) |
| Year 1 - AHEAD 3 | CIT 201 [PTOL] (3 CR) ENG 201 (3 CR) Foundational Core Social Sciences (3 CR) |
| Year 1 - AHEAD 4 | CIT 202 [PTOL] (3 CR) Foundational Core Science (3 CR) Foundational Core Art/Communication (3 CR) |
| Year 2 - AHEAD 1 | CIT 201 [PTOL] (3 CR) LAE (3 CR)* |
| Year 2 - AHEAD 2 | CIT 202 [PTOL] (3 CR) LAE (3 CR)* |
| Year 2 - AHEAD 3 | CIT 201 [PTOL] (3 CR) TRS (3 CR)* LAE (3 CR)* |
| Year 2 - AHEAD 4 | CIT 202 [PTOL] (3 CR) PH (3 CR)* |
*Required major supporting courses may also count as LAE courses
In addition to the AHEAD terms, degree completion students may take online courses offered during winter and summer terms.