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Liberal Studies

General

Program Title

Liberal Studies

Degree Designation

BES

Award Type

Baccalaureate

Program Level

Undergraduate

Instruction Mode

On Campus

Program Description

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

University College

Status

Active

Requirements

Free Form Requisites

Credits: 120

Program Requirements

Completion of the Liberal Education program. Completion of a minimum of 120 credits with at least a 2.0 grade point average. No more than 60 credits in one academic discipline. St. Cloud State residency requirement of 30 semester credits. St. Cloud State residency requirement of 30 semester credits.

Electives

Admission To Teacher Education: 0

Upper Division Writing Met

Admissions Requirements

  • Obtained at least 40 credits of upper division (300-400) level courses. A maximum of six internship credits may be used as part of the 40 credits at the upper division level. Additional internship credits may still be used as electives toward graduation.

  • Completion of the program proposal form. A major or minor is not required, but strongly encouraged. See list of majors/minors.

Notes

2

See program website for additional information.

Degree Maps

Major Code

8176

Program Code

3675