B.G.S. Distance Education
Areas of Study Available to Distance Students
This General Studies degree consists of coursework taken in three areas of study, which must be selected from established minors recognized in the Texas Tech Catalog. Two of the three areas of study must be administered by the College of Arts & Sciences.
- Each of the three areas of study must include at least 18 hours of coursework.
- A minimum of six hours in each area of study must be taken in residence1 at Texas Tech University, three of which must be taken at the junior/senior level.
- A total of 24 junior/senior hours must be taken between the three areas of study.
- Some areas of study may require additional residency and upper-level requirements.
1 In Residence indicates courses taken through Texas Tech University. Online courses apply if they are taken through TTU.
Communication Literacy (CL)
Students must complete a minimum of two courses designated as Communication Literacy (CL) options within one or more of the selected Arts & Sciences areas of study. Learn more about Communication Literacy requirements for the General Studies degree.
Administered by the College of Arts & Sciences
Area of Study | Online | # of CL Courses | |
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Anthropology | ● | ||
Athletic Coaching | ● | 2 | |
Biology | ● | 2+ | |
Chinese | ● | ||
Criminology | ● | ||
Economic Data Analysis | ● | ||
English | ● | 3+ | |
Family Life Studies | ● | ||
Health Professions | ● | ||
History | ● | 1+ | |
Mexican American & Latino/a Studies | ● | ||
Political Science | ● | 1+ | |
Psychology | ● | 1 | |
Public Health | ● | ||
Renewable Energy | ● | 1+ | |
Sociology | ● | ||
Spanish | ● | ||
Writing, Design, and Technical Communication | ● | 3+ |
Outside of the College of Arts & Sciences
Area of Study | Administered by | Online |
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Addictive Disorders & Recovery Studies | Human Sciences | ● |
Community, Family, & Addiction Sciences | Human Sciences | ● |
Computing Applications | All-University & Pre-Professional Programs | ● |
Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Education | Human Sciences | ● |
General Music | Visual & Performing Arts | ● |
Hospitality & Retail Management | Human Sciences | ● |
Human Development & Family Sciences | Human Sciences | ● |
Human Resource Development | All-University & Pre-Professional Programs | ● |
Human Sciences | Human Sciences | ● |
Integrative Studies in Healthcare Organizations | All-University & Pre-Professional Programs | ● |
Integrative Studies | All-University & Pre-Professional Programs | ● |
Legal Studies | All-University & Pre-Professional Programs | ● |
Natural Resources Management | Agricultural Sciences | ● |
Nutrition | Human Sciences | ● |
Organizational Leadership | All-University & Pre-Professional Programs | ● |
Restaurant, Hotel, & Institutional Management | Human Sciences | ● |
Special Populations | Education | ● |
Studies in Personal Finance | Human Sciences | ● |
Women's & Gender Studies | All-University & Pre-Professional Programs |
Online Certificates
Area of Study | Administered by | Online |
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Entrepreneurship in the Service Industry | Human Sciences | ● |
Renewable Energy | Arts & Sciences | ● |
Tourism Administration | Human Sciences | ● |
User Experience (UX) Design | Arts & Sciences | ● |
Wedding and Conference Management | Human Sciences | ● |
Wine Business | Human Sciences | ● |
Writing | Arts & Sciences | ● |
College of Arts & Sciences
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Address
Texas Tech University, Box 41034, Lubbock, TX 79409-1034 -
Phone
806.742.3831 -
Email
arts-and-sciences@ttu.edu