Liberal Studies Minor

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Students in the interdisciplinary Liberal Studies minor must take courses in at least three disciplines within the minor and no more than 10 credits of lower division coursework may be included. 20-21 credits must be taken from the list of courses approved for the Liberal Studies minor. No more than 5 credits may be numbered 490.

Liberal Arts PLUS
Students seeking the minor are encouraged to include the Liberal Arts PLUS Certificates or Opportunities along with the minor.

Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to engage in critical-thinking and problem solving
Engage in experiential learning in prospective career or academic field

Liberal Studies Core Requirements

Complete the following:

CAH 289 - Introduction to Liberal Studies Credits: (1)
CAH 389 - Career Readiness Skills Seminar Credits: (3)
CAH 489 - Senior Portfolio Capstone Credits: (1)

Research Methods in Liberal Studies Credits: 4-5

Choose one of the following approved courses:

COM 300 - Media Research Credits: (4)
COM 351 - Visual Anthropology Credits: (4)
ENG 303 - Principles of English Studies Credits: (5)
HIST 302 - Historical Methods Credits: (5)
UNIV 205 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Research Credits: (2)
AND UNIV 295 - Introduction to Undergraduate Research Credits: (2)
WLC 427 - Cross-Cultural Competence in a Globalized World Credits: (5)

Department-Approved Electives Credits: 20-21

As approved by the liberal studies program director. An elective course of study will be submitted as a part of CAH 289.

Total Credits: 30

College and Department Information

College of Arts and Humanities