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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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General Studies

The Polytechnic Experience

Build a broad foundation through courses in geology, history, kinesiology and more. Explore education in a global context while sharpening your skills as an analytical thinker and problem solver. Connect ideas across disciplines and communicate effectively in diverse professional settings.

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Career Outcomes

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Human Resources Specialist

Manage an organization’s workforce, including recruiting and hiring, onboarding and training, compensation and benefits, employee relations and compliance with labor laws. Foster a positive company culture and ensure that both employees and employers are supported.

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Technical Writer

Create clear, concise and easily understandable communications that relay complex technical information to various audiences. Write user manuals, help guides, process documentation, technical reports and more.

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Social Worker

Help individuals and families through various life challenges by assessing their needs, connecting them to resources, providing counseling and advocating for their rights.

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School Counselor

Support students as they navigate personal and academic challenges. Provide counseling, academic and career guidance, programs that promote a positive school culture and resources in times of crisis.

Program Emphasis

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Community Studies

Take courses in the humanities focused on how humans develop community, including organizational behavior, human geography culture and the arts.

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General

Select from a range of courses in humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

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Pre-Professional

Participate in classes focused on skills for pre-professional degrees, including professional writing, statistics, natural sciences and law.

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Sustainability

Focus on coursework that emphasis biology, conservation, the environment and bioethics.

Courses

Cal Poly Pomona’s General option in the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies offers a broad educational foundation that cultivates strong analytical and problem-solving skills across various disciplines. This option provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes coursework in arts and humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics. It is designed for students who wish to develop a versatile skill set applicable to diverse career paths or further academic pursuits. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for roles in a wide range of fields, from education to business and beyond, thanks to their well-rounded knowledge and critical thinking abilities.

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

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Financial Aid & Scholarships

Keith and Sheila Goldring McCoy Scholarship

The Keith and Sheila Goldring McCoy Scholarship supports Liberal Studies students in the College of Education and Integrative Studies who plan to pursue a teaching career. Established by Dr. Sheila McCoy, this award recognizes students dedicated to education and gives special consideration to single parents, encouraging future educators to achieve their goals.

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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...
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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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