CONTACT INFORMATION
                For information regarding curriculum, contact:                                                       DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY
                DR. FELICIA MCGOWAN 
                Assistant Professor of Education/General Studies 
                Coordinator                                                                                                                BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
                DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY 
                1000 ASU Drive #480                                                                                  GENERAL STUDIES
                Room 115
                Lorman, MS 39096 
                (601) 877-2415 
                fmcgowan@alcorn.edu 
                OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS AND RECRUITING 
                1000 ASU Drive #300 
                Lorman, MS 39096
                (601) 877-6147
                admissions@alcorn.edu 
                WHAT IS GENERAL STUDIES? 
                The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in General Studies is an ideal fit for those students 
                who are looking to explore a wide array of academic subjects. It allows 
                students to delve into a number of different fields to develop a better 
                understanding of their potential future career. 
                WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A GENERAL STUDIES DEGREE? 
                •  Public Relations Director
                •  Brand Manager 
                •   Technical  Writer 
                •  Customer Service Representative 
                •  General Manager 
                •  Administrative or Executive Assistant 
                •  Non-profit Program Manager 
                                                                                                                                  GENERAL STUDIES CURRICULUM 
                GENERAL STUDIES
                Incoming freshmen cannot choose General Studies as a major unless they have                    Freshmen and sophomore studies                                 60hrs 
                met the requirements for non-traditional student status. The General Studies                   Upper Division Studies                                         18hrs
                program is designed for non-traditional students with diverse interests.
                                                                                                               Specialized Content                                             42hrs
                Pertinent courses are offered across the curriculum in the Department 
                of Education and Psychology at Alcorn State University. The chosen                             Total Hours                                                     120
                concentration areas are intended to align with students’ educational 
                development and career goals. The program provides non-traditional 
                students with opportunities for continuing their education in a manner that is                FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORE COURSES ARE DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS
                consistent with the university concept.
                                                                                                               English Composition                                              6 
                WHAT DETERMINES A NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT AT ALCORN STATE                                      Creative Arts                                                    9 
                UNIVERSITY? 
                Any student who is at least 21 years of age upon initial enrollment meets the                  Oral Communication                                               3 
                requirement for Non-traditional status. Students who are admitted to the                       Social and Behavioral Science                                    12
                University based on GED, work experience, or professional experience may 
                also be classified as Non-traditional students.                                                Natural Science and Mathematics                                  12
                 
                Non-traditional students may enroll in or be admitted to the General Studies                   Health                                                           3
                program at any point during matriculation.
                                                                                                               Orientation                                                      1 
                WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION?                                                       PE, MU or MS                                                     2 
                1.  Meet regular admission requirements for Alcorn State University                            Electives                                                        12
                2.  Have achieved upper division status (Junior or Senior)