Liberal Studies, B.A.

A Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (BA-LST) from Landmark College is an interdisciplinary program that is responsive to individual students’ academic interests and professional goals. The program is designed to help students explore complex questions, analyze and critique societal programs, and engage responsibly with their communities.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, students should be able to:

Draw connections across multiple disciplines to integrate learning;
Use critical thinking to examine multiple perspectives on issues;
Understand the impact of culture on values, assumptions, and worldview;
Communicate with a sense of audience and purpose;
Apply ethical reasoning to solving problems;
Engage in community-based activities that demonstrate civic responsibility.

To earn the B.A. in Liberal Studies degree, students must complete 121 credits.

Liberal Studies Major Requirements:

Alternative Experience Requirement
Literature (2000-level)
INT2013 Problems & Perspectives:
Choice of additional Natural Science (no lab) or Social Science course
INT 3001 Interdisciplinary Studies Seminar :(Grade of C or higher required for major)
INT3011 Civic Engagement: (Grade of C or higher required for major)
Humanities (3000/4000 level)
Literature (3000/4000 level)
Social Science (3000/4000 level)
WRT 3011 Advanced Writing : (Grade of C or higher required for major)
INT 4000 Interdisc Studies Capstone I : (Grade of C or higher required for major)
INT 4001 Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone : (Grade of C or higher required for major)

Additional General Education Core Requirements:

General Education requirements for all degrees are outlined the in the General Education section of this catalog.

Open Electives:

A maximum of 54 elective credits may be applied to this degree.

A minimum of 21 elective credits must be at the 3000-level or above.