The area of Liberal Studies provides an opportunity for students to explore major social, cultural, economic, environmental, and political issues through the lenses of scientific inquiry, ethical consciousness, historical contexts, and aesthetic awareness. The Liberal Studies major is for students who wish to pursue careers that utilize a broad liberal arts background, including government, public relations, journalism, criminal justice, small business management, non-profit service, and marketing. The Liberal Studies program is an interdisciplinary concentration comprised of complementary fields of study from the four divisions of the college. Students choose three focus areas from the 12 majors offered by the college, establishing a total of 66 hours of required/elective course hours for the major.
LIBERAL STUDIES DEGREE PLAN
AREA, COURSE CODE AND NUMBER
COURSE NAME
CREDIT HOURS
General Core Education Requirements
See separate degree plan
44
Institutional Requirements
See separate degree plan
15
Primary Area of Concentration
21
Secondary Area of Concentration
18
Third Area of Concentration
18
Electives (Free)
3000 and 4000 Levels
9
Total
125
