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Liberal Studies


Degree Outline

MAJORS/DEGREES
Liberal Studies—Bachelor of Arts
Liberal Studies—Bachelor of Science

Liberal Studies promotes understanding of several disciplinary perspectives, a greater appreciation of differences and similarities among disciplines, and the integration of diverse views.

This major is appropriate for students whose career and personal goals require no specific major. It is not recommended for students continuing toward a specialized advanced degree requiring a specific undergraduate major. Students cannot add a minor to this program.

Liberal Studies is particularly suited for those working professionals seeking to broaden their skills and enhance their opportunity for advancement. Liberal Studies majors may not add a minor to this program of study.

Liberal Studies Bachelor of Arts

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS — 45-46
The General Education Curriculum (GEC) is listed on page 88 of the catalog.

MAT 1302 or MAT 1304 is acceptable for the GEC math requirement. Some courses listed in program “Major Requirements” or “Required Related Courses” (noted with an asterisk [*]) may be used to meet requirements in the GEC. Although these courses fulfill requirements in each area, credit hours for these courses, if taken for the GEC, may only be counted in the GEC.

For complete Graduation Requirements, see page 89 of the catalog.

REQUIRED RELATED COURSES — 15-18

  1. English — 3
  2. ENG 3300 Style and Structure
  3. Foreign Language — 12 (for options see “Foreign Language Requirement” under “Graduation (Degree) Requirements” in the catalog)
  4. Philosophy — 0-3
  5. PHI 2301 Logic*

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS — 36
Choose one or two clusters and complete a minimum of 9 hours in each selected cluster. At least 18 hours must be upper division. If only one cluster is chosen, courses from at least two disciplines must be taken.

  1. Cluster I
  2. English
  3. Fine Arts/Art/Music/Theater Arts
  4. History
  5. Languages
  6. 3PR – Pre-Professional
  7. Religion/Philosophy/Bible/Ethics
  8. Cluster II
  9. Counseling
  10. Education
  11. Paralegal Studies
  12. Political Science
  13. Psychology
  14. Sociology
  15. Criminal Justice
  16. Cluster III
  17. Business (Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing)
  18. Cluster IV
  19. Computer Science
  20. Mathematics
  21. Science
ELECTIVES — 24-28
TOTAL HOURS — 124

 

Liberal Studies Bachelor of Science

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS — 45-46
The General Education Curriculum (GEC) is listed on page 88 of the catalog.

MAT 1302 or MAT 1304 is acceptable for the GEC math requirement.

Some courses listed in program “Major Requirements” or “Required Related Courses” (noted with an asterisk [*]) may be used to meet requirements in the GEC. Although these courses fulfill requirements in each area, credit hours for these courses, if taken for the GEC, may only be counted in the GEC.

For complete Graduation Requirements, see page 89 of the catalog.

REQUIRED RELATED COURSES — 3-6

  1. English — 3
  2. ENG 3300 Style and Structure
  3. Philosophy — 0-3
  4. PHI 2301 Logic*

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS — 36
Choose one or two clusters and complete a minimum of 9 hours in each selected cluster. At least 18 hours must be upper division. If only one cluster is chosen, courses from at least two disciplines must be taken.

  1. Cluster I
  2. English
  3. Fine Arts/Art/Music/Theater Arts
  4. History
  5. Languages
  6. 3PR – Pre-Professional
  7. Religion/Philosophy/Bible/Ethics
  8. Cluster II
  9. Counseling
  10. Education
  11. Paralegal Studies
  12. Political Science
  13. Psychology
  14. Sociology
  15. Criminal Justice
  16. Cluster III
  17. Business (Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing)
  18. Cluster IV
  19. Computer Science
  20. Mathematics
  21. Science
ELECTIVES — 36-40
TOTAL HOURS — 124

 

Careers

Education

Many liberal studies majors pursue a career in education. With their education being an integration of diverse perspectives, many go on to be teachers, where one plays a strategic role in shaping and influencing young lives. Positions such as pre-kindergarten, elementary, high school, and special education teachers are of the most common occupations for liberal studies majors in the education field.

Other miscellaneous occupations held by liberal studies majors include top/mid-level managers, executives, administrators, sales occupations, office support staff, and other administrative and management occupations.

Did you know?

Each student is assigned to a faculty advisor who assists the student plan out their programs of coursework, schedule, and discuss career planning and options.

Jeffrey DeLotto
Dr. Jeffrey DeLotto
Languages and Literature
Professor of English

A faculty member for 25 years, Dr. DeLotto is also the creator and general editor for the Texas Wesleyan University Press, the university’s publishing house.

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