Bachelors of Liberal Studies

Interdisciplinary Program
Bachelor of Liberal Studies

The liberal studies degree program is ideally suited for students with interdisciplinary interests beyond a single academic department or structured interdisciplinary program. This degree program is also ideal for students who enroll in courses during the evening hours. It is available only to students at the sophomore level and above.

Program Requirements

The following elements are required before admission into the liberal studies degree program is accepted:

•Completion of no fewer than 30 semester hours;
• A minimum grade point average of 2.0 or greater;
• At least 30 semester hours must be completed after acceptance into the program;
• Submit a personal essay with specific long-term and short-term goals, objectives and proposed curriculum;
• Complete Varieties in Writing (English 112);
• Complete BGSU's BG

Perspective core courses.

To be eligible to graduate from the program, students must:
• Complete 122 required semester hours with no more than 27 hours within one department or school;
• Meet all the program admission requirements;
• Complete 100 hours of coursework within the college;
• Meet all the University's bachelor's degree requirements;
• Follow an approved program of study; and
• Complete the final 30 semester hours at BGSU.

Students should be aware that this program may not be adequate preparation for admission to graduate programs or for careers that specify course sequences and specializations. However, this degree