Liberal Studies Major
Liberal Studies, B.A.
The versatility of this major makes it a popular one at Bay Path University. Liberal Studies majors are well prepared to enter a variety of professional careers in which good critical thinking, writing, and leadership skills are required. Liberal Studies also provides excellent preparation for moving on to graduate school programs in areas as diverse as art, business, English, history, psychology, and many more. Liberal Studies majors work with their faculty advisors to plan their own unique academic paths through the University experience. They are encouraged to delve into a variety of disciplines.
Major in Liberal Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Path University Core | ||
| Arts & Aesthetics | ||
| Elective Options | 3 | |
| Citizenship | ||
| Elective Options | 6 | |
| Communication and Information Literacy | ||
| CMS 305 | Communicating in Liberal Studies | 3 |
| ENG 114 | Critical Reading and Response | 3 |
| ENG 124 | Research and Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
| ENG 134 | Literary Genres | 3 |
| Financial Literacy | ||
| BUS 204 | Financial Wellness | 1 |
| Global, Cultural, Community Engagement | ||
| Elective Options | 6 | |
| Healthy Living | ||
| Elective Options | 1 | |
| Lab Science | ||
| Elective Options | 4 | |
| Mathematics | ||
| Elective Options | 3 | |
| WELL | ||
| WEL 100 | Women as Empowered Learners and Leaders | 3 |
| WEL 310 | Strategies for Career and Personal Growth | 1 |
| WEL 400 | Women as Empowered Learners and Leaders: In Practice | 3 |
| Subtotal | 43 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| ART 230 | Art in America | 3 |
| CIT 210 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ECO 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| LAR 400 | Liberal Studies Capstone | 3 |
| LAR 499 | Liberal Studies Internship | 6 |
| SOC 100 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| English Elective | 3 | |
| History Electives | 6 | |
| Language Electives | 6 | |
| Science Elective | 4 | |
| Subtotal | 40 | |
| Liberal Arts Electives | ||
| Select 15 credits | 15 | |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| General Electives | ||
| Select 22 credits | 22 | |
| Subtotal | 22 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 120 | |