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Liberal Studies, B.A.

Plans for each student’s course of study are developed in consultation with an advisor either from or designated by the Department of Philosophy. Courses must be taken in the disciplines listed below.

No more than 23 credits for the Liberal Studies major may be applied toward a double-major or second degree in the designated disciplines.

Requirements for the Liberal Studies Major

Completion of 45 semester credits in the student’s choice of courses from the following disciplines, with at least 30 of the 45 credits at the 3000-4000 level. (Note: Successful completion of 40 credits at the 3000-4000 level is a MnSCU requirement for any bachelor’s degree.)

Admission to the Program

A letter of application submitted to the chair of the Department of Philosophy is required for admission to the Liberal Studies major. Ideally it would be submitted before the student’s senior year. It should contain the following:

• A statement of understanding about the freedom of choice associated with this degree;
• A statement of future plans to use this degree for personal growth, further study, employment, or other purposes;
• An outline of a projected course of study and date of graduation.

The letter is reviewed by the program’s advisor. When an application is approved, the student may declare the major.

The credits for the Liberal Studies major may be distributed in various ways. For example:

• Broad distribution across the colleges.
• Concentration in various areas of interest, including minors.
• Organization in a formal program of study of one or more major themes, such as critical thinking, cultural heritage, science and technology.

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SUGGESTED SEMESTER SCHEDULE FOR LIBERAL STUDIES, B.A.

Freshman & Sophomore Years

Liberal Education
General Electives

Junior & Senior Years

Liberal Studies
General Electives