The liberal studies major allows the student a major composed of various disciplines rather than one discipline only. It therefore emphasizes breadth, while requiring a concentration of 15 credits in a single discipline. It is intended that, by broadening the student’s cultural perspective, heightening the student’s analytical powers, and providing models for understanding experience, the liberal studies major will make a valuable contribution to whatever vocation the students elects. It may be taken along with vocational courses, or as a second major, or as preparation for a graduate or professional degree.

REQUIREMENTS FOR:

B.A. MAJOR – 47 HOURS, 2.0 GPA

Core Curriculum

Concentration in Sociology 15 cr.
(Not all Liberal Studies concentrations are available through Park Accelerated Programs or Portfolio).

Upper-level electives chosen from among the following disciplines: 9 cr.
History, Philosophy, Religion, English, Communication Arts, Art, Music, Theatre, Peace Studies, Psychology, Political Science.

Modern Language 8 cr.
Eight credit hours in one modern or classical language.

TOTAL 47 cr.

Senior Oral Examination
All Majors must pass a two-hour oral examination covering the above concentrations (including the student’s official area of concentration and one other to be selected by the student.) The examination should be taken a full semester prior to graduation for Parkville Daytime Campus Center students or a full term prior to graduation for Park Accelerated Program and Portfolio students. The examination board will be composed of five members including the liberal studies department chair/program coordinator, the Park Accelerated Program-Parkville Campus Center Director, one faculty member from each concentration to be examined, and one other person selected by the candidate.

Stipulations
The senior project normally is in the discipline of concentration, but may be interdisciplinary. It is proposed by the student and completed through independent study.