The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies

The major in Liberal Studies is designed for students whose career goals and personal interests are served by a more flexible course of study than that provided by the traditional major. It requires concentrated study in either two or three disciplines and is particularly appropriate for any student who is not seeking to prepare for a specific professional career. The degree can add strength and depth of knowledge to the careers or life interests that students are already pursuing.

This degree must be justified by a coherent study plan that the student prepares in consultation with an advisor. The director of the liberal studies program gives final approval to the student's program plan.

The Liberal Studies program provides the student with the opportunity to:

• Concentrate study in two or three different disciplines that provide breadth and strength to educational experiences in the liberal arts tradition;
• Give coherence to previous and on-going education;
• Strengthen opportunities for career advancement;
• Enjoy personal academic achievement; and
• Reflect on education and life experiences through working closely with an advisor to develop a study plan according to the requirements of the major and the student’s educational background and interests; relating education with faith/service/behavior in the spirit and mission of the University of Saint Mary and producing a final integrative project in keeping with the goals of the University of Saint Mary.

Major in Liberal Studies

39 credit hours are required for the liberal studies major and may be achieved one of two ways.

Three Areas of Concentration:

• Two areas with a minimum of 12 credits in each area, 6 of which must be upper-level; and
• One area of concentration with a minimum of 15 credits, 9 of which must be upper-level.

Two Areas of Concentration:

• One area of concentration with a minimum of 18 credits, 9 of which must be upper-level and;
• One area of concentration with a minimum of 21 credit hours, 9 of which must be upper-level.

Approved Concentrations

Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Mathematics, Psychology, Political Science, Spanish, Theatre, and Theology

Concentration courses cannot be used to satisfy general education requirements.