Bachelor of University Studies
The Bachelor of University Studies (B.U.S.) degree is designed to provide a unique, nontraditional program for students whose goals and objectives cannot be met via a traditionally established academic major or minor. Courses taken include those that fulfill general education requirements, as well as others chosen for their appropriateness in achieving the goals of the individual student.
The Program
Students seeking the Bachelor of University Studies degree usually begin by visiting the Career and Advising Center and talking with an advisor about their long-range goals and aspirations. The advisor will work with the student in preparing a statement of goals, a summary of previous education and experience, and a plan of study for the degree. After both have signed the proposal, it is forwarded to the Bachelor of University Studies Program Review Committee for approval. If the proposal is approved by the committee, it becomes a set of requirements for graduation. Each plan of study must meet the general education requirements and the graduation requirements of the university. The Bachelor of University Studies degree does not allow a designated major; instead a student will create an area or areas of emphasis that will help him or her attain post-graduation goals. Each area of emphasis must include a minimum of 12 credits of study with at least six of those being upper division credits. In addition to the emphasis area a student may choose to declare an academic minor that he or she feels will strengthen his or her plan of study.
The degree plan must be submitted to the B.U.S. Program Review Committee by guideline due dates (October 1 for spring or summer graduation; February 1 for fall graduation). A minimum of 15 credits must be included in the proposal which are completed following approval by the Committee. Students who submit proposals after the due date will not be considered for graduation the following semester.
Career Opportunities
Employers have expressed enthusiasm for this degree program. It encourages students to think about the future long before graduation and helps them prepare for the kind of life they hope to lead following graduation. Students completing the BUS degree may plan careers in a wide variety of fields. Graduates work in health care, government, business, banking, sales, social work, publishing, and the military. Others have used their course work to prepare for further education and have attended medical school, law school and seminary, in addition to graduate school. If one can identify a career, one can make plans to achieve that goal.
Ceres Hall
Room 306
Ceres Hall is located on the east side of campus on Administration Avenue and University Drive (Campus Map)
Contact Information
Career and Advising Center
North Dakota State University
Dept 2802
PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
Ceres Hall 306
DEPT PHONE: (701) 231-7111
DEPT WEBSITE: career-advising.ndsu.edu
or
Jessica Bauer, Academic Advisor
Career and Advising Center
NDSU Dept 2802
PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
Ceres Hall 306
DEPT PHONE: (701) 231-6313
Email: jessica.m.bauer@ndsu.edu
DEPT WEBSITE: career-advising.ndsu.edu
Office of Admission
North Dakota State University
Ceres 114
Dept #5230, PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
Tel: (701) 231-8643 / Fax: (701) 231-8802
Email: NDSU.Admission@ndsu.edu
Web: www.ndsu.edu/admission/
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