Liberal Studies

Major

The Liberal Studies major allows students to tailor their academic program to their needs and interests across a wide range of disciplines. This program is designed for students seeking a more interdisciplinary educational experience than is available with other majors.

• The program can enhance many career opportunities. For example, it can serve as a pre-law curriculum. English, Communication, Political Science, and History courses can help prepare students for careers in journalism or other media. Fine Arts courses can be combined with other disciplines to prepare people for careers working in art galleries using research, marketing and management skills. The degree can be useful for careers in Library Science or in the publishing industry.
  
• The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies focuses on core competency areas of communication, critical thinking, understanding society and self-understanding.
  
• Students complete eight hours each in the humanities, fine arts, and social sciences, and then select one of those three as an area of concentration.
  
• With help from a faculty advisor, students may choose courses from a variety of disciplines to enhance their educational and career goals.