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2013-2014 School of Continuing Education Catalog 
    
2013-2014 School of Continuing Education Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Liberal Studies, BA


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Liberal Studies


The liberal studies program recognizes individual needs and interests of students by allowing all course work beyond the Core Curriculum to reflect elective choices. This program provides students with a broad degree of flexibility so that students may tailor their studies to their goals or interests. Students may combine the Liberal Studies degree with certificate programs to create an individualized program that suits their career goals. Those with large numbers of transfer credits outside the core requirements are best accommodated in this program.

Requirements for the bachelor of arts degree


I. Core Requirements: 60 credit hours


English: including two courses in writing and one course in literature   12 Credits
History 6 Credits
Science: biology, chemistry, natural science, or physics   6 Credits
Philosophy: a logic and an ethics course required plus any two additional courses   12 Credits
Theology   12 Credits
Social science: anthropology, economics, law, political science, psychology, sociology, and social work   6 Credits
Fine arts: creative writing, studio art, art history, music history, theater 3 Credits
Mathematics: any level 3 Credits

II. Free Electives: 60 credit hours


Total: 120 credit hours


BA in Liberal Studies with a Business Studies Certificate


I. Core Requirements: 60 credit hours


English: including two courses in writing and one course in literature 12 Credits
History 6 Credits
Science: biology, chemistry, or natural science 6 Credits
Philosophy: a logic and a business ethics course required plus any two additional courses 12 Credits
Theology 12 Credits
Social science: ECN 101  and ECN 102  6 Credits
Fine arts: creative writing, studio art, art history, music history, instrumental and choral training, theater 3 Credits
Mathematics: MTH 107  3 Credits

II. Requirements for the Business I certificate program: 15 credits


Five courses in Business areas

III. Free Electives: 45 credit hours


Fifteen other elective courses

Total: 120 credit hours


BA in Liberal Studies with Teacher Certification Program


I. Core Requirements: 60 credit hours


English: including two courses in writing and one course in literature 12 Credits
History 6 Credits
Science: biology, chemistry, or natural science 6 Credits
Philosophy: a logic and a business ethics course required plus any two additional courses 12 Credits
Theology 12 Credits
Social science: anthropology, economics, law, political science, psychology, sociology, and social work 6 Credits
Fine arts: creative writing, studio art, art history, music history, instrumental and choral training, theater 3 Credits
Mathematics 3 Credits

II. Free Electives: 60 credit hours


Eleven other elective courses: 33 credit hours


(These courses can be used to fulfill the subject area requirements)

Total: 120 credit hours


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