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Curriculum: B.A./B.S. Liberal Studies – Online

As a student within this online degree program, you will first develop a plan with the help of your academic adviser that will construct a detailed path to complete your liberal studies degree.

All Liberal Studies students must complete five main areas in order to graduate:

1. Baccalaureate core: 48 credits plus a Writing Intensive Course (WIC) of at least 3 credits
2. College of Liberal Arts Core: 15 credits
3. B.A./B.S. requirements: 15 – 24 credits
4. Liberal studies major: 45 credits
5. Electives: varies

A total of 180 quarter credits are required to graduate, including at least 60 upper division credits. Please read the detailed curriculum guide for more information on the type of classes you will be taking as part of this online degree program.

Course topics

Courses for this degree program are drawn from the various College of Liberal Arts disciplines so students have the opportunity to study science, technology and society, humanities, social sciences, fine arts, contemporary global issues, non-western culture, cultural diversity, literature and arts, and western culture. 

Elementary education focus

The OSU liberal studies program (through a combination of a diverse group of courses) can prepare you to enter a teacher licensure program in elementary education. Sample online courses that are part of this career path include children's literature, human development, history, English literature, non-European cultures, fine arts and science. Your academic adviser (once you are accepted into the liberal studies program) will help you develop the appropriate course plan to meet your elementary education goals.

Add a minor

OSU Ecampus students have the ability to add a minor to their degree program. OSU offers a diverse selection of minors online. Combine liberal studies and a business minor or liberal studies plus a fisheries and wildlife minor to create an even more powerful resume fit for today's job market. 

Transfer credits

Many of the requirements can be transferred from other colleges and universities. Additional information about transferring credits is available through the OSU Office of Admissions.