Liberal Studies - Washington Adventist University

Liberal Studies from Washington Adventist University is a Campus Bachelor Liberal Arts and Science degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. A major in liberal studies consists of a minimum of 40 hours comprised of two components (Note-Some courses may simultaneously satisfy both components): 1. A minimum of 26 hours chosen from the three theme areas: cultural studies (9 hours), scientific studies (8 hours), and societal studies (9 hours) 2. A unified theme consisting of a minimum of 20 hours (12 upper division). 3. A minor or second major is required for this degree . 4. For the Liberal Studies for Elementary Education degree requirements, see the Education section of the bulletin. Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies 1. A liberal studies program is designed by the student in consultation with an advisor and is subject to approval by the Liberal Studies Council. The student must apply for program admission no later than the end of the first semester after attaining junior status. 2. A minimum of 9 hours in cultural studies, 8 hours in scientific studies , and 9 hours in societal studies (excluding courses used to satisfy the general education requirements) is required. Cultural studies: intercultural communication, ethics, linguistics, literature, music, religion and theology, and philosophy. Scientific studies: biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and physics. Societal studies: anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, religion and theology, and sociology. An approved list of courses within each area may be obtained from the chair of the liberal studies program. 3. The unified theme is an emphasis in a field of knowledge consisting of a minimum of 20 hours (12 upper division) chosen from the theme studies areas listed above. The selection of these unified themes is made in consultation with an area advisor and approved by the Liberal Studies Council. The unified theme must either (a) relate to one area; (b) cross areas, demonstrating a unified theme; or (c) meet the liberal studies component of a professional track such as education, premedicine, or pre-law. 4. A senior seminar (2 hours) in liberal studies is required of all senior liberal studies majors. The purpose of the seminar is to synthesize courses the student has taken into a final reflection on the chosen unified theme. View more details on Washington Adventist University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Liberal Arts and Science courses.