Earn Your Online General Studies Bachelor’s Degree With Simmons University

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Organizations everywhere value ethical leaders, innovative problem solvers, and effective communicators. Our online general studies bachelor’s degree program prepares adult learners, who have previously earned college credit, to complete their bachelor’s degree and take on these roles. As a student in the online program, you will learn to think globally, critically, and practically about contemporary issues — and you will graduate prepared to solve complex problems for your organization. 

In live, face-to-face classes with expert Simmons faculty, you will improve your planning, presentation, and organizational skills in project management and organizational behavior courses; hone your critical thinking, writing, and speaking skills during courses about social inequalities and global science change; and leverage these tools to launch or continue your career trajectory. 

Complete your degree in general studies online and gain the skills you need to move your career forward. Apply to join our next cohort of driven professionals for a comprehensive, interdisciplinary learning experience. 17+ prior college credits are required.

128 credits needed to graduate | Up to 96 transfer credits accepted

The online general studies program curriculum includes core courses in areas such as project management, ethics, communication, and global change science. You’ll be able to tailor your degree with electives that align with your unique career interests.

Designed to help you merge educational disciplines with your professional experience, core courses include: 

Explore the online general studies program curriculum.

Our immersive and engaging digital campus was developed based on years of research into effective online teaching and learning. Here, you’ll benefit from flexible, online course scheduling so you can complete self-paced coursework, wherever you are. You’ll work closely with Simmons faculty mentors and collaborate with bright and motivated peers through live, face-to-face class sessions and small group activities.

You’ll also have access to our Virtual Career Center, where you can leverage valuable resources such as our job search tool, career coaching, salary negotiation tips, interview preparation, and resume and CV reviews.

As you pursue your online general studies degree, you will grow critical thinking skills, as well as an understanding of contemporary issues through interactive coursework.

Discover the Simmons online experience.

A general studies degree allows students to develop foundational skills in the arts and sciences, and offers them the flexibility to apply their knowledge to a variety of career paths. If you’re not sure what career path to choose or if your interests do not fit into one degree program, a general studies degree may be the best option for you.

In Simmons’ online general studies program, you will develop competencies incommunication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and intercultural understanding. These competencies are what today’s employers are seeking in candidates,¹ and can lead you to successfully launch or advance your career in fields like education, technology, business, marketing, human resources, and more.

Ready to Complete Your General Studies Degree Online with Simmons?

Complete the form below and start shaping your path as an ethical and effective leader in your chosen field.

¹Competencies for a Career-Ready Workforce. National Association of Colleges and Employers. Revised March 2021. Retrieved September 2022.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference