Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

Explore literature, history, philosophy, and the arts through a flexible, multidisciplinary curriculum — and build the analytical and communication skills that translate across almost any career.

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Degree

Bachelor of Arts

Credit Hours

120 total · 42 in concentration

Format

100% Online · 8-week terms

The Program

Program Overview

This program offers a flexible path to broaden your intellectual horizons and sharpen critical thinking. Through a multidisciplinary approach, you'll explore subjects like literature, history, philosophy, and the arts while developing the analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills that employers value across nearly every field.

Career Outlook

Where This Degree Can Take You

The degree's broad foundation opens doors across many sectors — and gives you the flexibility to pivot as your career evolves.

Public Relations

Craft messages, manage media relations, and build stakeholder relationships for brands and organizations.

Human Resources

Recruit, train, and manage personnel — supporting the people who make organizations run.

Nonprofit Management

Lead organizations dedicated to social causes and community development.

Government & Journalism

Policy analysis, public administration, community outreach, reporting, and content creation across media platforms.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Standard undergraduate admission requirements apply — no additional materials are needed for this program.

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Curriculum

What You'll Study

You'll need a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate, with 42 upper-level (300–400) credit hours in your chosen concentration.

Concentration Areas

Choose from Seven Concentrations

  • Agriculture — sustainable farming, agribusiness, and food systems
  • Business — management, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship
  • Computer Science — programming, software development, cybersecurity, data
  • Digital Communications — social media, graphic design, multimedia, web
  • Education — educational theory, classroom management, instruction
  • Nursing — nursing principles, patient care, and healthcare systems
  • Pre-Law — political science, ethics, and legal studies

Degree Structure

  • 30–31 credit hours of general education core
  • 42 hours at the 300–400 level in your concentration
  • Minimum overall GPA of 2.0
  • ENG 101 and ENG 102 require a "C" or better

General Education & Electives

Remaining hours are fulfilled through KYSU's general education core and free electives — standard across most bachelor's degrees.

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Your Next Step

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