The Bachelor of General Studies (Competency-Based – GSCB) degree is a program that allows students to use their various academic, professional, and personal experiences to explore potential career options. Students will take coursework that explores their strengths and teaches strategies to apply prior learning experiences to new career goals. Students will learn about leadership, problem-solving, and the principles of design thinking, all while career options and way to prepare for academic and career success. Up to 84 semester hours (including WCEM and military credits can be accepted). The remaining coursework may be completed online in 7-week terms from the existing inventory of competency-based courses offered in the College of Innovation and Design.
*Applied Major courses must be completed with a grade of B or better. Applied major courses must be completed at East Texas A&M University.
| Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| See the Core Curriculum Requirements | 42 | |
| Advisor-Approved Electives: | 42 | |
| Advanced Electives: | 24 | |
| Applied Major Courses: | 12 | |
| Pathways, Purpose, Exploration and Career | ||
| Innovative Design for Problem Solving | ||
| Innovative Leadership by Design | ||
| Capstone: Designing Your Future as an Innovative Leader | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
The Teacher Preparation Emphasis exists and is designed specifically for paraprofessionals and other adult learners who are seeking a seamless path to alternative teacher certification after completing a bachelor’s degree. This specially created curriculum blends knowledge and skills development as a leader, but also prepares students for a career trajectory as a K-12 teacher. Students will complete a total of five courses (ORGL 3331, ORGL 4352, ORGL 4361, ORGL 4344, and ORGL 4341) that provide an applied focus on educational issues and leadership, as well as career readiness to pursue teaching as a future occupation. Students electing to enroll in the Teacher Preparation emphasis will have their electives in the BAAS-GECB reduced by 12sch.
| ORGL 3331 | Data Driven Decision Making | 3 |
| ORGL 4352 | Capstone I | 3 |
| ORGL 4361 | Capstone II | 3 |
| ORGL 4344 | The Organization of Public Education | 3 |
| ORGL 4341 | Leadership Theory | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
*ORGL 4344 replaces ORGL 4342 on the ORGL Degree Plan.
| HMCB 300 | Introduction to Hospitality Management | 3 |
| HMCB 350 | Lodging Operations and Management | 3 |
| HMCB 375 | Food and Beverage Operations and Management | 3 |
| HMCB 380 | Events Management and Experience Design | 3 |
| HMCB 400 | Tourism Systems and Destination Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| Fall 1 | ||
| ENG 1301 | College Reading & Writing | 3 |
| Physical Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| ENG 1302 | Written Argument/Research | 3 |
| Visual Performing Arts Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| MMJ 1307 or PHIL 1301 |
Mass Communication in Society or Intro to Philosophy |
3 |
| Spring 2 | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of the United States through Reconstruction | 3 |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| May-Mini | ||
| HIST 1302 | History of the United States Since Reconstruction | 3 |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| PSCI 2305 | United States Government and Politics | 3 |
| Component Area Option 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| PSCI 2306 | Texas Government and Politics | 3 |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| Physical Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Component Area Option 3 | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | ||
| PSY 2301 or SOC 1301 |
Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| May-Mini | ||
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| Advanced Elective | 3 | |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| Advanced Elective | 3 | |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | ||
| Advanced Elective | 3 | |
| Advanced Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| May-Mini | ||
| GSCB 301 | Pathways, Purpose, Exploration and Career | 3 |
| Advanced Elective | 3 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| GSCB 402 | Innovative Design for Problem Solving | 3 |
| Advanced Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| GSCB 404 | Innovative Leadership by Design | 3 |
| Advanced Elective | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| GSCB 405 | Capstone: Designing Your Future as an Innovative Leader | 3 |
| Advanced Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
