Because the Bachelor of General Studies Degree at Lamar University provides a broadbased program of study, you can tailor a degree plan for personal enrichment through study in those academic areas in which you have a special interest. You may choose to continue your education by entering graduate school to pursue a master's or doctoral degree, or you may enter professional schools to pursue careers such as law, medicine or business. You may find job opportunities in government administration. For you who are already established in a stable job or career with a particular employer, this degree can enhance opportunities for advancement. And for some individuals, earning the BGS is simply a fulfillment of a lifelong personal goal of obtaining a four-year college degree.