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BA in Liberal Studies

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Arts BA degree program in Liberal Studies prepares adults for career change, advancement or graduate education, while providing personal enrichment. The Liberal Studies program is designed for students interested in combining course work in two or more disciplines within Liberal Arts subject areas to create a multidisciplinary degree.

Degree Requirements

  • A minimum of 18 credits must be upper level 300 level or above and no more than 6 credits in the area of study at the 100 level.

Download our Degree Program Profile Sheet for an overview of our BA in Liberal Studies program. 

Credit Distribution

Courses in the Area of Study are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas. For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.

I. General Education Requirements (60 Credits)

II. Area of Study (33 Credits)

A. Students complete a total of 30 credits of Liberal Studies courses.

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B. Students select an 18-credit concentration and complete an additional 12 credits of Liberal Studies courses.

C. Capstone

LIB-495Liberal Arts Capstone

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III. Electives (27 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

Total Credit Hours: 120

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Liberal Arts programs will be able to:

  • define the major concepts and theoretical perspectives of at least two liberal arts subjects;
  • explain the interrelationships between the conceptual frameworks that distinguish liberal arts subjects; and
  • discuss the historical development of at least two liberal arts subjects.