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Flexible Programs

The Future is Closer Than You Think

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Employers seek graduates who can meet the demands of evolving industries. At the University of Pittsburgh College of General Studies, we offer rigorous, interdisciplinary programs with flexible formats, expert advising, and an education tailored to your goals, helping you earn credentials, increase your earning potential, and find fulfilling paths.

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Majors

Choose from several professionally focused, flexible, and practical liberal arts undergraduate majors. Many offer pathways to advanced degrees, including accelerated five-year bachelor's and master's degree programs.
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Certificates

Pursue a certificate to increase your marketability in a chosen field or use the credits toward a future degree. Open to all University of Pittsburgh students and non-degree seeking students, CGS certificates are available in a variety of career-oriented disciplines.
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Minors

Discover your options for minors available through the College of General Studies, Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, and School of Social Work.
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Courses

Explore College of General Studies courses, including descriptions, class offerings, and information about online courses and registration.
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Internships

Enhance your studies and acquire practical, career-ready skills with an internship. Learn about why you should complete an internship and find resources to help you do so.
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Global Experiences

You can fit a global experience into your schedule! The University offers both short-term and long-term programs — find information about study abroad and funding options here.