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General Studies

205 Elkins Hall
P.O. Box 2106
Thibodaux, La. 70310
Patricia Gabilondo, Ph.D.
Interim Department Head of General Studies
Associate Professor of English
Phone:   (985) 448-4432
(985) 448-4459
Fax:   (985) 493-2582

Elaine N. Benoit
Administrative Assistant 3
Phone: (985) 448-4459

MISSION STATEMENT

General Studies is a degree program providing individualized academic plans for a widely diverse population of students. Its primary goals are to provide a sound foundation of common knowledge within the liberal arts tradition, to insure breadth of studies within the major disciplines of the University, and to permit thematic grouping of courses.

The program's primary mission is to develop broadly educated graduates who possess both the basic skills and common knowledge gained from the University's general education requirements, as well as more specialized studies with the successful completion of upper-division work.

OBJECTIVES

  • Prepare students for graduate study

  • Prepare students for careers

  • Provide a flexible degree program

  • To provide students with a sound foundation of knowledge within the liberal arts tradition


David Zerangue, Assistant Department Head
(985) 448-4146