Liberal Studies (B.A.)

Freshman Year

Total Semester Hours: 34

• Mathematics Elective - 3
  (Math 122 and 223 may not be selected.)
• Science³ - 6
• ²FORL 101-102 - 6

• ENGL 101 - English Composition I
• ENGL 102 - English Composition II
• FFND 101 - Freshman Foundations
• GOVT 201 - American Government
• HIST 101 - European History to 1648
• HIST 102 - European History since 1648

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• MATH 113 - College Algebra

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• MATH 170 - Precalculus College Algebra

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• ORIN 101 - Freshman Orientation

Sophomore Year

Total Semester Hours: 30

• Elective - 3
• Philosophy - 3
• Science³ - 3
• ²FORL 201 - 3
• ²FORL 202 - 3

• ENGL 201 - Survey of English Literature
• ENGL 202 - Survey of English Literature
• HIST 201 - American History to 1877
• HIST 202 - American History since 1877
• HUMN 201 - Introduction to Research and Writing
• MAAP 200 - Midpoint Assessment of Academic Progress Examination

Junior Year

Total Semester Hours: 33

• Art, Dance, Music, Theatre - 3
• Government - 3
• History Elective - 3
• Electives⁴ - 12
• Humanities Electives - 6

• ENGL 351 - Advanced English Grammar
• ENGL 361 - Advanced English Composition

Senior Year

Total Semester Hours: 27

• Art, Music, Dance, Theatre - 3
• Electives⁴ - 21

• HIST 410 - Research Seminar in History

Notes

²With permission of the department head, students may substitute the 12 hour foreign language requirement with 12 hours of international studies which include the following: ART. 361, 362, 363; ECON 321, 431; ENGL 401, 402, 404, 479; GEOG 311; GOVT 320, 403, 421; HIST 331, 337, 341, 342, 343, 344, 353, 355, 356, 357, 423, 430, 431, 432, 443, 450, 451,454, 456, 457, 461, 462; RELS 211; SOCL 430.
³Science requirements must include biological and physical (or geological) sciences, of which 6 hours must be in the same area, with a two-semester sequence recommended.
⁴College of Business credits which may be applied toward a degree in Liberal Studies are limited to 30 semester hours for the Bachelor’s degree.

Religious Studies Concentration

To complete the Concentration in Religious Studies, at least 18 semester hours for the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies must be taken from among these designated courses. Students must include at least two of these three courses¹:

• PHIL 341 - Philosophy of Religion
• RELS 201 - Study of Religion
• RELS 211 - World Religions

Women’s Studies Concentration

Students must take:

• WMST 201 - Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies
• WMST 301 - Survey of Feminist Theory

Students who seek admission to law school

Students in Liberal Studies who will seek admission to law school should see recommendations under “Preparation for Law School” and ask their advisor to integrate the recommended courses.