Liberal Studies (B.A., B.S.)
Indiana State University
Description:
The University offers a bachelor of arts (B.A.) and a bachelor of science (B.S.) in liberal studies.
The Liberal Studies Program is designed for students who wish to pursue expansive study in the liberal arts and sciences with a custom-designed concentration. Highly motivated students and students with specialized career or professional goals will find this combination of flexibility and focus very attractive.
The program offers students the flexibility to combine courses or minors to create a concentration in an area of study not offered elsewhere in the University.
Advising is an important part of each student's academic program. Each student works with the program coordinator to select a concentration—and then is assigned to a faculty advisor from the area of concentration.
Students benefit from relatively small classes taught by award-winning faculty who have a diversity of specialties. Most hold doctoral degrees, and many edit journals, publish books and articles, conduct research, and speak at national and international meetings within their specializations.
Special Note: The Liberal Studies Program is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, and is offered in cooperation with the colleges of the University.
Required Courses:
Careers:
The Liberal Arts Program is flexible and designed to meet the needs of students with different backgrounds and career goals. Each student works closely with an academic advisor to develop a career plan that best meets their current and future goals.
As a result, our graduates enter the job market in a variety of directions. A few of options include careers in the following areas:
- Professional Services
- Social Services
- Community Programming
- Cultural Studies
- Event Planning
- Publishing
- Entertainment
Many pursue graduate or professional study in medicine, humanities, law, and business.
Accreditation:
The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Students have many sources of financial support for their studies, including financial aid, work-study programs, veterans' benefits, and special scholarships for entering freshmen and transfer students.
Further Information:
Liberal Studies Program
Indiana State University
812-237-8945
www.indstate.edu/libstudy
The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.
Last updated 8 June 2009