Online Bachelor of General Studies in Social Science

Total Credit Hours

120

Cost Per Credit Hour

$340*

Turn Your College Credits into a Bachelor's Degree

LSU Alexandria

LSU Alexandria's online Bachelor of General Studies in Social Science is offered through LSUA’s Psychology Department of the College of Arts and Sciences. The program is designed for students looking to complete their degree who have already obtained a broad range of credits.

Additionally, LSUA's online programs provide you the opportunity to synchronously interact with instructors (in real-time) via video conferencing and other technologies in a flexible format that fits your busy schedule. These sessions also allow engagement with course content and build a community among our online students.

Graduates will be well-equipped to enter a variety of fields by mastering the skills needed to succeed in the workforce. Some common career paths with a BGS are; event planners, public relations, technical writers, executive assistants, and many more.

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Classes Begin

May 11, 2026

* Beginning Fall 1 2026, all LSUA fully online programs are expected to increase by 4% (tuition and fees).

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You receive continuous support from the application process through graduation with a dedicated Coach.

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Our experienced faculty members are dedicated to providing top-quality education in a convenient online format and are the same faculty that teach the on-campus courses.

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Cost Online Bachelor of General Studies in Social Science

Total credit hours per program: 120 credit hours

Cost per credit hour: $340

Total cost with fees and maximum amount of credits allowed to transfer into the program: $10,200

Total cost with fees: $40,800

The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. Transfer credits may apply for up to 75% of degree requirements. Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits or industry credentials earned will apply toward your LSUA degree. For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.

Course Listings Online Bachelor of General Studies in Social Science

General Education (39 hours)

General English | Credit hours: 6
General Education Social Sciences | Credit hours: 6
General Education Math | Credit hours: 6
General Education Natural Sciences | Credit hours: 9
General Education Communication Studies | Credit hours: 3
General Education History | Credit hours: 3
General Education Humanities | Credit hours: 3
General Education Fine Arts | Credit hours: 3

Concentration Curriculum (27 hours)

Can be any 27 credit hours of Social Science (CJUS, POLI, PSYC, SOCL, SOWK)

Enrichment Blocks (24 hours)

Students must select two of the Enrichment Blocks listed below and earn twelve hours in each block. These hours cannot include hours in any discipline that would be included in the Area of Concentration. LSUA accepts transfer credits for Enrichment Blocks. As your Enrollment Coach for more details.

Business Administration: Accounting, Business, Business Law, Economics–except ECON 2010 and ECON 2020–, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing
Criminal Justice
Disaster Science and Emergency Management
Humanities (English, History, Philosophy, Religion, Communication Studies, French, Interpretation, Spanish)
Psychology
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Anthropology, ECON 2010 and ECON 2020, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology

Free Electives (30 hours)

Admission Requirements Online Bachelor of General Studies in Social Science

For university acceptance, first-time freshman must meet the following criteria:

Complete high school Core curriculum for college readiness in place at time of high school graduation
Not be required to take more than one developmental course
Have a high school grade point average of at least 2.0
Meet one of the following:
- Have an ACT composite of 20 or higher
- Have a high school Core grade point average of at least 2.0

Transfer students to LSUA must meet one of the following sets of criteria:

Have earned a transferable associate degree or higher
Have earned at least 18 hours of college-level credit, including a college-level English and college-level mathematics course, with a grade of “C” or higher in each, and an overall GPA of at least 2.0
Have earned at least 12 hours of college-level credit from LSUE or CLTCC Bridge Program, including a college-level English and college-level mathematics course, with a grade of “C” or higher in each, and an overall GPA of at least 2.0.
If the above are not met, meet freshman admission requirements and be in good standing with their previous institution

Transfer Credits: LSUA processes transfer credits in accordance with campus policies at the time the courses were taken. Prior to 2020, LSUA did not have a course repeat policy that excluded grades from GPA calculations. As a result, your stated GPA at LSUA may be affected, which could impact your admission decision.

Career Opportunities Online Bachelor of General Studies in Social Science

What Will I Learn? Online Bachelor of General Studies in Social Science

Students enrolled in this degree program will develop the foundational skills for several different career pathways. Since students have the flexibility of choosing the courses in their degree, the coursework will vary.

Student learning outcomes:

Graduates with the Bachelor of General Studies degree will meet the competencies in General Education established by the university for all baccalaureate degrees.
Graduates with the Bachelor of General Studies degree will meet the competencies for the Area of Concentration established by their respective departments.

Why Choose This Program? Online Bachelor of General Studies in Social Science

Why choose LSUA’s online Bachelor of General Studies in Social Sciences?

The affordable, 100% online Bachelor of General Studies in Social Sciences degree program is designed for students who have a broad range of credits they would like to turn into a practical degree. The flexible program is valuable for students who desire to choose their own educational pathways or master a diverse range of skills.

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