BS in Liberal Studies

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Kaplan University's Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies program gives students with academic credit from a previous program the opportunity to create their own program of study with the help of an advisor. Credits can be transferred from accredited academic programs, military training, or similar types of learning programs.* The Learning Plan includes a career goal statement, class selection, and the selection of one or two focus areas. This program is designed to provide students with a general educational foundation in areas including communication, mathematics, social science, science, and the arts and humanities. Students also have the opportunity to learn about ethics, research methods, critical thinking, and technology literacy. This program culminates in a capstone project.

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you'd like to enroll in Kaplan University's Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies program, backgrounds in communication, research, and math could be helpful preparation. Applicants to Kaplan University's programs should have a high school diploma or GED and be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. Since the program is offered online, applicants should have access to a computer.

What Are the Course Requirements?

This program consists of 180 credits; of those, 33 are core education credits, 88 are major requirements, and 59 are elective credits. Course requirements are subject to change. Speak to an admissions representative if you're interested in enrolling.

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies Requirements

• College Success Strategies for Professional and Liberal Studies Professionals
• Ethics
• Statistics
• Introduction to Psychology
• Principles of Nutrition
• 100/200-level Major Electives
• Communication and Conflict
• Critical Thinking
• American Women
• 300/400-level Major Electives
• Bachelor's Capstone in Liberal Studies

What Are My Post-Graduation Opportunities?

Career Opportunities

Kaplan University's Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies program could prepare you to seek entry into the workforce upon graduation. With a degree in liberal studies, you could pursue a career in number of different industries in the private, non-profit, or government sectors.

Positions that you could pursue include:

• Administrative assistant
• Salesman
• Executive assistant
• Web content writer

Advanced Degrees

Graduates of Kaplan University's Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies program can also pursue a master's degree. Earning a master's degree may help you learn more about virtually any subject.

Master's degree options include:

• Master of Science in Public Administration
• Master of Science in Environmental Policy
• Master of Science in Legal Studies