At a Glance
The Liberal Studies program (Bachelor of Arts) is among the most flexible degree programs available at the college. That flexibility allows students to design individualized academic experiences meeting their unique educational interests and career goals. Ideal for students seeking entry into graduate or law school, or for a variety of careers, a wide range of elective options, as well as internship and study abroad experiences, allow students to enhance and customize their educational experiences.
- To prepare students to become lifelong learners in their professional and personal lives;
- To emphasize the inter-relatedness of liberal arts and professional education;
- To encourage intellectual, social, and ethical growth through the critical examination of works in art, science, philosophy, and literature; and
- To prepare students to be successful citizens and leaders in a global community.
While only students in the Bachelor of Science program are required to take a professional internship, all Liberal Studies students are encouraged to take advantage of such experiences.
Curriculum
General Education Courses (credits)
First Year Seminar (3)
Written Communications (6)
Spoken and Interpersonal Communications (6)
Computer Literacy (0)
Ethics (3)
Quantitative Literacy (3)
Cultural Literacy (3)
Scientific Literacy (3-4)
Diversity and Social Consciousness (3)
Visual Literacy (3)
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Information Literacy: HG/HU/SB 375 Methods of Inquiry (3)
Senior Capstone: HU/SB 499 Capstone Seminar in the Humanities/Capstone I- Applied: Senior Project (3)
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS 39
Program Courses (credits)
HG ___ History/Government elective (6)
SB/PS Social/Behavioral Science elective (6)
EN ___ Literature elective (6)
HU ___ Philosophy elective (6)
SM ___ Lab Science course (4)
CM 3/4__ Communications course (3)
HG/SB 3/4__Social Science course (3)
EN/HU 3/4__ English/Humanities course (3)
FA 3/4__ Fine Arts course (3)
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS 40
Electives (credits)
300/400 level arts and sciences electives (24)
100-400 level open electives (18)
TOTAL ELECTIVE CREDITS 42
Program Courses (credits)
HG ___ History/Government elective (3)
SB/PS Social/Behavioral Science elective (3)
EN ___ Literature elective (3)
HU ___ Philosophy elective (3)
SM ___ Lab Science course (4)HG/SB 3/4__Social Science course (3)
EN/HU 3/4__ English/Humanities course (3)FA 3/4__ Fine Arts course (3)
HU 465 Ethical Issues in Organizations
SB 110 Introduction to Anthropology / PS 120 Introduction to Psychology / SB 130 Introduction to Sociology
__ ___ Internship (6)
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS 37
Electives (credits)
300/400 level arts and sciences electives (3)
100-400 level open electives (24)
300/400 level open electives (18)
TOTAL ELECTIVE CREDITS 45