Chapter III: Degree Requirements and Graduation Procedures The College awards three basic degrees, the Bachelor of Arts (A.B.), the Bachelor of Science (B.S.), and the Bachelor in General Studies (B.G.S.). The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (B.S. Chem.) is also granted. The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees require a general understanding of the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences as well as in-depth study of at least one subject area. Students are also required to achieve competency in the use of the English language and to acquire proficiency in a language other than English. They must elect one or two courses designed to develop skills in quantitative reasoning and one course addressing issues involving race and ethnicity. Beyond these general requirements, students may choose elective courses to complete a minimum of 120 credits. The Bachelor of Science degree requires 60 credits in physical and natural science and mathematics. Students pursuing a secondary teaching certificate are required to earn additional credits through the School of Education. The Bachelor in General Studies degree encourages students to take responsibility for structuring their own multidisciplinary academic programs. This degree requires a minimum 120 credits, and includes the College English Composition, Race & Ethnicity, and Quantitative Reasoning requirements. At least 60 credits of courses numbered 300 or above must be completed with no more than 20 of these 60 credits from one SUBJECT. The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is described in Chapter VI under Chemistry. Honors students must consult the Honors Program about special degree requirements, courses, policies, and procedures. Students are responsible for knowing and meeting degree requirements. A student may comply either with the degree requirements stated in the Bulletin effective during the first term of enrollment in the College or with those in the Bulletin effective at the time of graduation. Concentration requirements are those applicable at the time the student declares the concentration. Selection of a Degree Program Students must submit a Declaration Form (available in 1255 Angell Hall) indicating their choice of degree program to the Academic Advising Center, sometime between the second term of the freshman year and the beginning of the junior year. It is generally done after consultation with a concentration or BGS academic advisor. Degrees and the Selection of a Degree Program Common Requirements for the A.B., B.S., and B.G.S. Degrees Credits and Grade Point Average English Composition Introductory Composition. Upper-Level Writing Requirement. Quantitative Reasoning Race & Ethnicity Non-LS&A Course Work Requirements Particular to the A.B. and B.S. Degrees The Language Requirement Area Distribution Plan Concentration Concentration Policies Concentration Programs Double Concentration Requirements Particular to the B.G.S. Degree Second Bachelor's Degree Dual Registration Graduation Procedures Academic Minors University of Michigan | College of LS&A | Student Academic Affairs | LS&A Bulletin Index This page maintained by LS&A Academic Information and Publications, 1228 Angell Hall Copyright © 2002 The Regents of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA +1 734 764-1817 Trademarks of the University of Michigan may not be electronically or otherwise altered or separated from this document or used for any non-University purpose.