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Liberal Studies
College of Arts and Humanities
Liberal Studies Online
College of Arts and Humanities
Liberal Studies
Degree Type:
Bachelor of Arts
Department Contact:

Scott Robinson
509-963-1858
LiberalStudies@cwu.edu

Description

The Liberal Studies program is for students whose primary interest requires interdisciplinary course selections, which are not possible within single academic programs or established curricula.

Opportunities

The program offers students an opportunity to create an approved, coherent program of study both fulfilling academic and career goals. A large and small plan are offered, as well as a minor.

Why this program?

Liberal Studies is the interdisciplinary examination of subjects related to the humanities, arts, and sciences. Students of Liberal Studies pursue knowledge in these different areas, often learning to integrate what they learn into a coherent whole that serves their life goals.

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Liberal Studies Online
Degree Type:
Bachelor of Arts
Department Contact:

Scott Robinson
509-963-1858
LiberalStudies@cwu.edu

Description

The Liberal Studies program is for students whose primary interest requires interdisciplinary course selections, which are not possible within single academic programs or established curricula.

Opportunities

The program offers students an opportunity to create an approved, coherent program of study both fulfilling academic and career goals. A large and small plan are offered, as well as a minor.

Why this program?

Liberal Studies is the interdisciplinary examination of subjects related to the humanities, arts, and sciences. Students of Liberal Studies pursue knowledge in these different areas, often learning to integrate what they learn into a coherent whole that serves their life goals.

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Why Liberal Studies at CWU?

Creates a personalized plan—not a “one size fits all” program

Endeavors to maximize transfer credits for degree completing student as well as with traditional AA, DTA, and AAS degree transfers

Flexible offering full-time and part-time schedules as well as online course options —accommodates work, study, and family responsibilities

Works closely with Career Services and CAH Alumni Mentoring program preparing students to enter the workplace

Makes available wide-ranging internship opportunities capitalizing on resources across Washington and throughout the Pacific Northwest

Upward Mobility: A Liberal Studies degree can improve current employment standing; graduates across the nation report pay raises and promotions as tangible benefits to receiving their degree.

Connect with Liberal Studies at CWU

The Liberal Studies program allows a student to select courses from a variety of disciplines in an effort to gain a broader perspective and knowledge base and provides them with an opportunity to individualize their course of study, so that they are better prepared for the next step in their lives.

Career Opportunities

A wide variety of careers are available to students who complete a Liberal Studies degree, including:

Journalist/Editor

Entry-level Management

Public Relations Personnel

Non-profit Organizational Director

Project/Planning Manager

Communication/Training Specialist

Hospitality Administrator

Civil Servant

Points of Pride

Liberal Studies is the interdisciplinary examination of subjects related to the humanities, arts, and sciences. Students of Liberal Studies pursue knowledge in these different areas, often learning to integrate what they learn into a coherent whole that serves their life goals.

“For some students, especially in the sciences, the knowledge gained in college may be directly relevant to graduate study. For almost all students, a liberal arts education works in subtle ways to create a web of knowledge that will illumine problems and enlighten judgement on innumerable occasions in later life.” — Derek Bok, former President, Harvard University

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