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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Liberal Arts Studies, B.A.

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The 120-credit hour Liberal Arts Studies, B.A. degree is a multidisciplinary offering that encourages both integrative learning and critical thinking while developing career-based skills for life following graduation. Students study within one of 5 concentrations (Behavior and Social Sciences, Digital Content Management, English, Arts and Humanities, or Natural Science), allowing for specialized skill development. At the same time, Liberal Arts Studies majors have flexibility for independent inquiry by choosing courses from multiple disciplines. This major is for students who are interested in several related disciplines, identify as independent thinkers, or wish to accommodate prior coursework.

Core Curriculum: 38 - 51 credit hours

Please review the Core Curriculum  page for course options.

Liberal Arts Foundation Courses (15 - 16 credit hours)

Foundation courses ensure that Liberal Arts Studies majors have a breadth of experience across Liberal Arts disciplines beyond their core curriculum. The candidate for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts Studies must complete the foundational courses and choose at least one concentration in the major. Courses that were used to meet the Liberal Arts core requirements and the Core Designations cannot be used to meet degree requirements listed below in the foundations or concentrations.

The Foundation courses are as follows:

Liberal Arts Studies Concentrations

Students will choose one of the following concentrations to complete their Liberal Arts Studies degree.

Arts and Humanities Concentration (15 credit hours)

The Arts and Humanities Concentration offers a holistic exploration of human experience through the study of arts, literature, history, philosophy, religious studies, and theatre. It prepares graduates for diverse careers in creative fields, public service, education, corporate work, and beyond by fostering skills in cultural understanding, communication, and critical thinking. Students must earn 15 credit hours from the following lists, with at least 9 credit hours at the 300 or 400 level.

Behavioral & Social Sciences Concentration (15 credit hours)

Students in this concentration will acquire skills to analyze social and behavioral phenomena and create solutions to societal issues using principles from behavioral and social sciences. This concentration prepares students for careers in human services, community and policy development, and more. Students must earn 15 credit hours from the following list, with one lower division course, one Systemic Inquiry course, one upper level Social Sciences course, one upper level Behavioral Sciences course, and one additional upper level course from either the Social Sciences or Behavioral sciences.

Digital Content Management Concentration (27 credit hours)

The Digital Content Management concentration gives students the skills and knowledge to navigate modern content creation, distribution, and effective analysis. The curriculum covers content strategy, strategic communications principles, digital asset creation, content lifecycle, and user experience (UX). Students learn about content auditing, SEO, accessibility, and legal and ethical issues in digital content. The program includes hands-on experience with industry tools, preparing graduates to manage and optimize digital content for different platforms, ensuring it remains discoverable, usable, and valuable over time. Entry-level careers in digital content management typically involve roles where you help create, organize, and optimize content across digital platforms. These roles usually involve a mix of technical, creative, and organizational skills and often require familiarity with content management systems, SEO tools, and digital marketing strategies.

English Concentration (24 credit hours)

The English concentration immerses students in the study of literature, language, and writing, developing skills in textual analysis, written communication, and creative expression. With a strong foundation in diverse literary traditions, rhetoric, and research, graduates are prepared for a range of careers, including education, publishing, law, or public service.

Natural Science Concentration (15 - 26 credit hours)

The Natural Science Concentration provides students with foundational coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. With upper division courses focusing on the life and chemical sciences, students gain skills in scientific inquiry, data analysis, critical thinking, and scientific communication to prepare graduates for positions in entry-level lab research, scientific writing, science technology, and many interdisciplinary graduate programs.

Electives (minimum of 16 credit hours)

Students must take elective hours in order to reach the 120 hours required for graduation. This includes 3 credit hours from the technology requirement listed below.

Technology Requirement (minimum 3 credit hours)

Computer competency will be demonstrated by successful completion of the technology requirement of any department within the chosen concentration.

Behavioral & Social Sciences Concentration: PY 262 , SW 397 , CR/SO 397 ,  CS 210  

Digital Content Management Concentration: CS 210  

English Concentration: EN 210  or CS 210  

Arts & Humanities Concentration: AR 271  /CO 271 , CS 210 , or EN 210  

Natural Science Concentration: CS 210  

Outcomes

Following completion of the program, students will have demonstrated the capacity for the following outcomes. 

Outcome 1: Integrative Learning: Students expand their points of view by applying relevant learning across liberal arts disciplines and implementing academic skills or knowledge toward a central idea while also connecting to experiences outside the formal classroom. (LA 499 ) 

Outcome 2: Critical Thinking: Students identify issues that require critical thinking, acquire evidence from sources with sufficient development to provide comprehensive analysis, question view-points (including their own) in order to provide a sophisticated response that takes into consideration complexities of the issue. (LA 499 )

Outcome 3: Career-Based Application: Students understand skills and qualifications preferred by employers who hire Liberal Arts Studies Majors; identify academic and career-based options based on personal interests, values, and academic preparation; and locate appropriate career resources to prepare for a career following graduation. (LA 499 )  

Assessment

The outcomes for the Liberal Arts Studies Major are assessed through written documents and their presentation during LA 499. Students will complete a capstone project to demonstrate outcomes 1, and 2, as well as a resume and preliminary career exploration to demonstrate outcome 3.

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