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Bachelor of University Studies Degrees

The Bachelor of University Studies (BUS) program affords students the opportunity to plan their own curriculum, and to choose those courses which seem most valuable and interesting to them. Students should note that the BUS degree does not qualify the graduate for teacher certification.

Requirements – All BUS students must:
1.         Meet all the criteria for graduation, including the general education requirements expected in other degree programs. Note: The major for all B.U.S. degree recipients will be posted as University Studies. A specific minor will be posted on the academic transcript if all of the academic requirements for the minor are met (Minors are optional).  Teaching minors cannot be attached to the BUS degree.
2          Complete a minimum of 128 semester hours;
3.         Earn at least 32 semester hours from Dickinson State University;
4.         Earn at least 32 semester hours in upper-division (300-400) courses; and
5.         Apply for the BUS degree through the Office of Academic Records.
6.         The Director of Academic Records or the Director of Extended Campus will serve as the academic adviser.