Liberal Studies Major and Learning Outcomes

The Division of Liberal Arts and Social Science offers a BA in liberal studies. Liberal studies is an interdisciplinary, Humanities-based major intentionally structured to break down traditional intellectual boundaries. Liberal studies majors are required to take a range of courses that build upon the academic framework provided by the core curriculum.

The liberal studies major is designed to offer students an academic course load of significant intellectual rigor and to emphasize communication, critical thinking, cooperative learning, and leadership skills to prepare them for a wide variety of careers in the corporate and professional worlds. Liberal studies majors are urged to take advantage of every possible opportunity to enhance their undergraduate experiences by taking internships, registering for courses taught at other LVAIC institutions that will complement their DeSales University major, and by participating in study abroad programs.