Bachelor of Arts  Majors  available for the B.A. degree are biology, chemistry, communication, economics, English, history, mathematics, physics, political science, psychology, and sociology. For further information, consult the appropriate departmental section of the College of Arts and Sciences or Colege of Fine Arts and Communications  portion of this Bulletin.

Bachelor of Science  The B.S. degree is available in applied mathematics, biology, chemistry, computer science, criminology and criminal justice, economics, mathematics, physics, and sociology. For further information, consult the appropriate departmental  section of the College of Arts and Sciences portion of this Bulletin.

Specialized Bachelor's Degrees  Also available are the bachelor of science in accounting (B.S.A.), bachelor of science in business administration (B.S.B.A.), the bachelor of science in  management information systems (B.S.M.I.S.), the bachelor of science in education (B.S.Ed.), and the bachelor of science in public policy and administration (B.S.P.A.). The B.S. in education offers specialization in any of the following: early childhood education, elementary education, middle school/junior high school, special education, and secondary education. Students should consult the appropriate departmental section of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business Administration, or the College of Education of this Bulletin.

Bachelor of Social Work  The B.S.W. degree program is designed to prepare persons for employment in social welfare agencies, schools, hospitals, correctional institutions, or  day care, geriatric, or rehabilitation centers. Individuals currently working in social welfare settings can improve their skills or increase their opportunities for job advancement. For further information, consult the Social Work section of this Bulletin.

The Bachelor of General Studies degree (B.G.S.) is also offered through the Evening College. It is designed to provide mature students with a meaningful alternative to traditional degree programs. It appeals to a variety of students whose circumstances, goals, and aspirations are different from those of the "typical" college student. The B.G.S. program provides the flexibility needed to enable students, with careful advisement, to develop individualized programs of study.

Admission Requirements for the B.G.S. Program

Candidates for the B.G.S. degree must be admitted to the Evening College and must complete an application for admission to the program. Applications must be approved by the General Studies Committee and the Evening College dean. The criteria for admission are:

• Students must have reasonable programs of study, and be in good academic  standing.
• Students must have demonstrated the equivalent of academic proficiency required  for any other undergraduate degree at UM-St. Louis.
• Study programs should be structured to meet students' unique educational goals and should not be readily available under any other UM-St. Louis degree program.

Degree Requirements for the B.G.S. Program

General Education Requirements
Students must complete the university's general education requirements. For details refer to the general education requirements section of this Bulletin.

Personal Emphasis Area In consultation with a faculty adviser, students shall develop a personal emphasis area of at least 36 advanced semester hours of graded credit that meets their  ducational goals. Graded credit consists of degree credit courses in which  the student received a letter grade of A, A , B+, B, B , C+, C,  C , D+, D, D. Regardless of the focus, theme, or purpose, the personal emphasis area should result from self examination and contribute to self realization and an advanced level of academic competence and achievement. The program must be approved by the faculty adviser, dean, and General Studies Committee. Students and advisers periodically review the program and make appropriate modifications where necessary, subject to the dean's approval.

Hour and Grade Requirements The degree requires completion of 120 semester hours with a 2.0 campus grade point average overall and in the personal emphasis area. No more than 30 hours may be taken in any one department. At least 45 hours must be earned in courses beyond the introductory level. A minimum of 24 hours of graded credit must be completed in residence at UM St. Louis, of which 18 hours must be in the  personal emphasis area and completed after admission to the B.G.S. program.  No more than 18 hours may be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Each  candidate must be in residence for 24 of the last 30 hours of graded credit  (exclusive of courses taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis).

Credit for Experience, Special Projects,  Examinations, and Nontraditional Forms of Study  Credit may be earned through the College Level Examination Program in accordance with university policy or through examinations proposed or approved by university departments. Credit also may be earned through correspondence study, supervised independent research study, and college level courses offered by television  or similar education media. Students are responsible for obtaining approval for credit applied under this option.

Students may receive credit for vocational experience, community service projects, or cultural activities after they have completed 24 hours of course work in residence.

Vocational Experience  Credit may be granted for vocational experience when related to the personal emphasis area. Credit cannot exceed 3 semester hours for each year of experience with a maximum of 12 hours allowed only in exceptional circumstances. Petitions for vocational experience credit must be accompanied by a job description verified by the employer or similar appropriate evidence. Credit may be granted only  upon recommendation of the faculty adviser and approvals of the dean and the General Studies Committee.

Community Service Projects/Cultural Activities  Credit not exceeding 6 hours may be earned for participation in approved community service projects or cultural activities. The projects or activities must be formulated by the student and carried out under the supervision of a faculty member with the approval of the adviser, dean, and General Studies Committee. Students must submit a written report approved by the supervisor upon completion of the projects or activities. Credit for vocational experience or community service/cultural activities may be applied toward the elective credits required  for the degree but may not be used to complete the personal emphasis area or general education requirements.

BA 318(3623), or Psych 318(3318), Industrial and Organizational Psychology
BA 319(3624), Employee Training and Development
Ed Psy 312(3312), Psychology of Teaching and Learning
Ed Tec 340(5340), Selection and Utilization of Educational Media
Psych 219(2219), Research Methods
One additional course selected from these approved electives:
BA 309(3621), Human Resources Management
Comm 141(1141), Business and Professional Speaking
Sociology 354(4354), Sociology of Business Work Settings

Students should consult with an adviser when planning their programs. A 2.0 grade point average is required for the minor. No courses may be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. At least 12 credits of those required must be completed in residence at UM St. Louis.

This minor is designed for human resources managers in small companies and training managers or human resources specialists in larger companies. The required 18 hours, including the approved elective course, enable the student to be exposed to different skills essential for the occupational area.