The General Studies degree at Brewton-Parker College is a “gateway program” that places you at the threshold of opportunity for a wide variety of career choices or additional preparation in graduate and professional studies.  For those wishing to explore options before specializing, the General Studies degree also affords students a more creative approach to higher education, encouraging the development of a broad knowledge base as well as the critical thinking and problem-solving skills so valued by employers in today’s diverse and global community.

By the time you earn your Bachelor of Arts in General Studies, you will:

1. Demonstrate integrity and respect for self and others in all academic, athletic, career, and other interactions at Brewton-Parker College. 
2. Develop critical and creative thinking skills. 
3. Write, read, speak, and listen logically, clearly, and precisely. 
4. Demonstrate numeracy, scientific literacy, and technical competence. 
5. Develop an understanding and appreciation of human artistic expression.
6. Develop an understanding of the history of civilizations and of the forces shaping contemporary society