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Undergraduate Programs

Liberal Studies – General Studies

Bachelor of Arts – B.A. |
Undergraduate

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About the Program

Are you trying to decide between your many interests? Here, you won’t have to. Pursue interdisciplinary knowledge as you explore various subjects, from arts and humanities to math and natural sciences. With the General Studies pathway, you will create your own degree to reach your dream profession, whether graduate school or a career in the nonprofit, corporate, public health or education sectors.

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Liberal Studies – General Studies

The Polytechnic Approach

Develop a broad intellectual base with courses in geology, history, kinesiology and more. Discuss education and knowledge in the context of a diverse and global society. You will gain a well-rounded perspective and hone your abilities as an analytical thinker and dynamic problem solver. Connect ideas across disciplines, communicate effectively and make meaningful contributions across a variety of professional fields.

Courses

The General Studies pathway is a fit for people seeking graduate school or a professional career in nonprofit, corporate, public health, education, and more. It is a flexible pathway that builds analytical and communication skills you’ll use in any area and allows you to build knowledge and abilities in two or more areas of interest. General Studies students select from four emphases: Sustainability, Community Studies, Pre-Professional, and General, and take 10 core Liberal Studies courses with all other LS students--the major's core.

For the most up-to-date information on courses for this program, visit the course catalog or contact an advisor.

Associate Professor Jeff Roy

Featured Faculty

Dr. Jeff Roy is a musician, filmmaker, and scholar with research and teaching experience in critical cultural studies, ethnomusicology, film and media studies, gender and sexualities studies, performance studies, and South Asia studies. Their award-winning films have...
Jeff Roy Associate Professor, Liberal Studies

Explore For Yourself

Interdisciplinary General Education

All incoming students have the opportunity to experience Liberal Studies for themselves through IGE! Study multiple disciplines through seminar-style, active-learning classes.

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