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 1000 and 2000 Level Requirements: 37 credits

WRT1011 Composition and Rhetoric 3 credits
WRT1012 Research and Analysis 3 credits
EDU1011 Perspectives in Learning or EDU1001 Foundations in Learning 3 credits
Arts course 3 credits
Communications or Journalism course 3 credits
Humanities course 3 credits
Mathematics (3 credits)
(MAT1541 Intermediate Algebra does not satisfy the requirement)
Natural Sciences 1000 or higher with lab 4 credits
Social Sciences 3 credits
World Languages 3 credits
Quantitative Reasoning (3 credits)
Natural Science 2000 or higher (3-4 credits)

General Education 3000 and 4000 level Requirements: 18 credits

18 credits

Arts
English
Social Sciences
Humanities
Communications

Liberal Studies Major Requirements: 18 credits

18 credits - Minimum grades of “C” are required in credit courses

Literature or Composition 2000 or higher 3 credits
WRT3011 Advanced Writing 3 credits
Alternative Study 3 credits*
Civic Engagement 3 credits
Interdisciplinary Studies Seminar 3 credits
INT4001 Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone 3 credits
ADV0341 Group Advising BA Capstone (non-credit, minimum grade of “S” required)

*Internship, Study Abroad or Independent Study at the 2000 level or higher

Liberal Studies Elective Courses

48 credits across disciplines

At least:

27 credits at the 1000/2000 level
21 credits at the 3000/4000 level