Bachelor of General Studies designed for Animal Services

Throughout the program, you’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of the animal services field, thanks to a thoughtfully curated selection of Best Friends courses, ranging from the history of animal services to applications in the field today. These courses can be applied to the Bachelor of General Studies as elective credits.

You'll also have access to over 40 Southern Utah University general education courses covering a wide variety of topics including American government, criminal justice, human development, personality theory, and strategic self-marketing. Best Friends Animal Society field experts curated a suggested degree plan with recommended courses to consider.

This combination of specialized and general education coursework gives you the opportunity to graduate with a wide set of career-ready skills and industry knowledge.

Your academic advisor will let you know every class you need to take from day one through graduation, and your advisor will be available to you throughout the completion of your degree for any questions you have along the way.

Courses are taught in a 7-week format and cost $75 per credit hour, allowing you to focus on just one or two classes at a time in a cost-effective way.

All courses are taught entirely online, giving you the flexibility to balance school and your commitments outside of earning your bachelor’s degree.

Earning your accredited bachelor’s degree through Southern Utah University shows potential employers your commitment to learning and developing the skills you need to succeed in the animal services field and beyond.

With many promotions and advancements in the field of animal services requiring a degree to pursue them, this program is the perfect fit to help with your professional and career development.

Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) means you are getting a quality education in one of the most affordable bachelor’s degrees in the nation.