Liberal Studies, B.A.

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The B.A. in Liberal Studies is designed to prepare students with a broad understanding of the liberal arts while allowing the opportunity to self-design a specific area of concentration within the academic disciplines. Students who are enrolled in the B.A. program will develop essential skills in communication, problem solving, information technology, and critical thinking.

General Education Common Core (1000-2000 Level)

37 credits

EN1011 College Composition and Rhetoric 3 credits
EN1021 Research and Analysis 3 credits
FY1011 Perspectives in Learning 3 credits
Arts course 3 credits
Communications course 3 credits
Humanities course 3 credits
3 credits in Mathematics AND 3 credits in Mathematics or Computer Science
(MA1501 Intermediate Algebra does not satisfy the requirement)
Natural Sciences and a lab 7 credits
Social Sciences 3 credits
World Languages 3 credits

General Education Core (3000-4000 Level)*

18 credits

Arts
English
Social Sciences
Humanities
Communications

Liberal Studies Required Courses

15 credits

Advanced Writing 3 credits
Alternative Study 3 credits
Civic Engagement 3 credits
Interdisciplinary Studies Seminar 3 credits
Capstone Course 3 credits

Liberal Studies Elective Courses

51 credits across disciplines

At least:

18 credits at the 2000-level
21 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level

Notes:

* A total of 51 credits for the B.A. in Liberal Studies must be earned at the 3000-4000 level.