Overview

The Liberal Studies program is a flexible course of study that explores the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. It teaches ways of thinking, exploring, understanding, and seeing the world from different perspectives. The Liberal Studies program allows students to pursue a range of intellectual interests and provides a foundation for careers in law, journalism, government, and various fields of public service, or for cultural employment in organizations such as historical societies or museums.

For further information, contact the Liberal Studies Program Coordinator or call 1-800-538-9784 ext. 161.

Career Opportunities in the Liberal Arts

AA Degree in Liberal Arts

Total Hours for Degree: 60-61

Students seeking the Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts must complete the core curriculum below. Elective courses should be selected with the help of an advisor and when appropriate, should be applicable to a baccalaureate major.

Core Curriculum

Communication CSC 110 or CSC 120 Computer Applications...3 ENG 101Composition I...3 ENG 102 Composition II...3 SPE 105 Oral Communication for Professionals...3 University Studies UNV 101 Freshman Success Seminar...1 UNV 103 Personal Wellness...1 UNV 201 Career Development...1 UNV 202 Intro to Ethics...1 Science/Math MTH 120 Algebraic Modeling or MTH 140 College Algebra...3 Science I...4 Science II...4 Math/Science Elective...3-4 Social Science HIS 201 US History/Govt. I...3 HIS 202 US History/Govt. II...3 Social Science Elective...3 Social Science Elective...3 Humanities HUM 200 Western/Non-Western Culture I...3 HUM 201 Western/Non-Western Culture II...3 HUM 202 Western/Non-Western Culture III...3 HUM 203 Western/Non-Western Culture IV...3 (Choose two of the four courses) Courses Related to Program Language I (BA) or Elective (BS)...3 Language II (BA) or Elective (BS)...3 Open and Suggested Electives...6 CWRTE = Critical Writing Reading Thinking Examination

BA / BS Degree in Liberal Studies

Total Hours for Degree: 120-121 — Core Curriculum: 60-61, Upper Division Courses: 60

Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies complete a course of study that includes the Core Curriculum, upper-division electives chosen from the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and career-oriented courses, and four semesters of a foreign language. Students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies substitute four electives in place of the foreign language courses. Thomas University accepts the Associate of Arts degree in lieu of the Core Curriculum.