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BA in Liberal Studies
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Liberal Studies prepares adults for career change, advancement or graduate education, while providing personal enrichment. The Liberal Studies program is designed for students interested in combining course work in two or more disciplines within Liberal Arts subject areas to create a multidisciplinary degree.
Learning Outcomes
- Define the major concepts and theoretical perspectives of at least two liberal arts subjects
- Explain the interrelationships between the conceptual frameworks that distinguish liberal arts subjects
- Discuss the historical development of at least two liberal arts subjects
BA in Liberal Studies Credit Distribution
| Subject Category | Credits |
|---|---|
| I. General Education Requirements | 60 |
| A. Intellectual and Practical Skills | 15 |
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(6) |
|
(3) |
|
(3) |
|
(3) |
| B. Civic and Global Learning | 9 |
|
(3) |
|
(3) |
|
(3) |
| C. Knowledge of Human Cultures | 12 |
| D. Understanding the Physical and Natural World | 4-7 |
| E. General Education Electives | 17-20 |
| II. Area of Study: Liberal Studies Students select option A or B |
30 |
| A. Students complete a total of 30 credits of Liberal Studies courses that include at least 15 credits at the 300/400 level and no more than 6 credits at the 100 level. | 30 |
| B. Students select an 18-credit concentration from the list below and complete an additional 12 credits of Liberal Studies courses. | 30 |
| III. Electives | 27 |
| IV. LIB-495 Liberal Studies Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
Transfer Your Credit
Have you attended college before? If so, you may be able to transfer credits earned at other regionally accredited colleges or universities. The University also offers a variety of other ways to earn credit – all designed around the needs of adult learners, like you.
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