Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies

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A bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies is ideal for students seeking a well-rounded education that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills across a variety of disciplines. This versatile program prepares graduates for careers in fields such as education, writing, public relations, nonprofit management, or law, providing a strong foundation for roles that require broad knowledge and adaptability in a rapidly changing world.

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To address the breadth and value of various forms of knowledge in a changing world, the Bachelor of Liberal Studies major is structured to allow students to design individualized programs of study to include humanities, social sciences, and natural and mathematical sciences. By developing a diverse knowledge reflective of a true liberal arts education, the Bachelor of Liberal Studies is a degree completion option for students who have completed significant coursework but not the requirements of a specific major.

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A Liberal Studies education offers students a diverse set of skills that can be adapted and applied to an ever growing career marketplace that is placing more emphasis on the skills associated with a Liberal Arts education. Job postings across a wide spectrum of career fields are looking for candidates with Liberal Arts backgrounds and the vast majority of job descriptions highlight skills such as; teamwork, clear writing, problem-solving and strong communication skills, all of which are developed by earning a degree in Liberal Studies.

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The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program offers a flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum that allows students to design a personalized academic path aligned with their interests and goals. Drawing from the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, students explore a broad range of subjects while developing critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. The program encourages intellectual curiosity and adaptability, providing a strong foundation for a variety of academic and professional pursuits. Expand the menu below to view a sample curriculum plan.


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Take away "Term" for Transfers - "Unknown Term"? As well as "Not in High School"
And the same for "Online"

Possibly remove the "Readmit" option.
Feel like it would be pretty easy to see if the person already exists in our system and has a program enrollment record associated with them, which would shift them from "Freshman" or "Transfer" to "Readmit"
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