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. LBS 100 and LBS 200 must be completed prior to junior standing.

LBS 100 - Exploration of the Arts and Sciences (4) (with a minimum grade of 2.5)
LBS 200 - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Liberal Studies (4) (with a minimum grade of 2.5)

2. The program core consists of either a or b:

a. An interdisciplinary College of Arts and Sciences concentration that requires at least 28 credit hours, of which 20 credits must be 300-level or above.

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 require 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.

3. A discipline-specific methods course that is relevant to student core. This course must be approved by adviser.

4. LBS 495 and 496.

LBS 495 - Senior Thesis I (4) (with a minimum grade of 3.0)
LBS 496 - Senior Thesis II (4) (with a minimum grade of 3.0)

Additional Information

The Liberal Studies Executive Committee will maintain a current list of concentrations and minors that meet the above requirements. Minor combinations will need pre-approval by the committee.