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2014-2015 School of Continuing Education Catalog 
    
2014-2015 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 Curriculum Requirements: 42 credit hours*


See Core Curriculum  for specifics.

Perspectives on Western Civilization 9 Credits
Philosophy:  one ethics and one other course 6 Credits
Theology: one 200-level and one 300-level course 6 Credits
Science 3 Credits
Social Science 3 Credits
Quantitative Reasoning 3 Credits
Fine Arts 3 Credits
Intensive Writing 6 Credits
Oral Communication 3 credits

Proficiencies: Diversity, Civic/Global Engagement, Information Literacy, Collaboration and Teamwork

II. Free Electives: 78 credit hours*


*A minimum of twenty-four hours must be upper division (300 or 400-level) credits.

Total: 120 credit hours


BA in Liberal Studies with a Business Studies Certificate


I. Core Curriculum Requirements: 42 credit hours*


See Core Curriculum  for specifics.

Perspectives on Western Civilization 9 Credits
Philosophy:  one ethics and one other course 6 Credits
Theology: one 200-level and one 300-level course 6 Credits
Science 3 Credits
Social Science 3 Credits
Quantitative Reasoning 3 Credits
Fine Arts 3 Credits
Intensive Writing 6 Credits
Oral Communication 3 credits

Proficiencies: Diversity, Civic/Global Engagement, Information Literacy, Collaboration and Teamwork

 

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


Five courses in Business areas

III. Free Electives: 63 credit hours*


Twenty-one elective courses

*A minimum of twenty-four hours must be upper division (300 or 400-level) credits.

Total: 120 credit hours


BA in Liberal Studies with Teacher Certification Program


I. Core Curriculum Requirements: 42 credit hours*


See Core Curriculum  for specifics.

Perspectives on Western Civilization 9 Credits
Philosophy:  one ethics and one other course 6 Credits
Theology: one 200-level and one 300-level course 6 Credits
Science 3 Credits
Social Science 3 Credits
Quantitative Reasoning 3 Credits
Fine Arts 3 Credits
Intensive Writing 6 Credits
Oral Communication 3 credits

Proficiencies: Diversity, Civic/Global Engagement, Information Literacy, Collaboration and Teamwork

II. Free Electives: 78 credit hours*


Seventeen other elective courses: 51 credit hours


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

*A minimum of twenty-four hours must be upper division (300 or 400-level) credits.

Total: 120 credit hours


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