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Oct 06, 2024
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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Liberal Studies, B.A.
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Requirements for the liberal arts major in liberal studies, B.A. program
The degree requirements include an 8-credit foundation, a core that is a minimum of 28 credits, a relevant methods course, and an 8-credit capstone experience. 1. Foundation courses (to be completed prior to junior standing)
2. Program core: choose option a or b
a. An interdisciplinary College of Arts and Sciences concentration
Concentration must require at least 28 credit hours, of which 20 credits must be at the 300 level or above. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.0.
b. A combination of minors from two intellectually distinct areas
Together the minors must have at least 20 credits at the 300 level or above; each minor must include at least 8 credit hours at the 300-level. Both minors must be in the College of Arts and Sciences unless an exception request is approved. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.0.
3. A discipline-specific methods course relevant to the program core
This course must be approved by the program adviser. A minimum grade of 2.0 is required.
Additional information
The Liberal Studies Executive Committee maintains a current list of concentrations and minors that meet the above requirements. Examples of approved minor combinations include philosophy and psychology and biology and music. Examples of approved concentrations include American studies, environmental studies and religious studies. See the program website (oakland.edu/bals) for additional information. |
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