Acquire a broad interdisciplinary knowledge of the field of liberal arts with the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in University Studies — Liberal Arts concentration. This degree program is the ideal curricular model to focus on the complexities of national and global problems.
You will acquire skills needed for lifelong learning, such as critical thinking, communication, and the value of teamwork in problem solving. This degree, although a B.S., requires a year of college-level foreign language and additional hours of communication, literature, and social science.
You will form your own program of study, taking courses in both the social sciences and the humanities. You will receive the skills sets of a liberal arts degree:
- Appreciation of different lifestyles and points of view
- Balanced knowledge of the social sciences and humanities
- Analytical, problem-solving skills
- Independent thinking but the ability to work in groups on collaborative projects
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Effective oral and written communication
- The ability to interact with people at different levels
If you enroll in the University Studies — Liberal Arts concentration, you may not pursue a double major or a double degree.
B.S. in University Studies — Liberal Arts Concentration Curriculum
About the University Studies Program
The University Studies Degree format provides the flexibility to combine areas of study that are of special interest. This interdisciplinary format allows you to customize your higher education experience to meet your future career goals.
All University Studies degrees require the completion of two university-approved minors.