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Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Degree Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts program combines coursework in communications, economics, political science, sociology, and humanities to provide a broad-based liberal arts education. Through this well-rounded curriculum, you learn effective writing and verbal communication, problem solving, and analytical thinking skills. With this degree, you are prepared to apply for a range of opportunities and positions in a variety of industries.
This flexible degree program allows you to select courses that best suit your interests and career objectives. You can pursue an educational experience that is stimulated by your interests in the subject you most enjoy. After building a foundation in a broad range of skills, you are prepared to specialize in a discipline specific to your career pursuits by completing a degree minor.
This undergraduate degree program, the first online B.A. in Liberal Arts to be offered from a Colorado university, broadens your opportunities to get a high quality education that is flexible enough to fit into your life – no matter where you live, what your schedule is, or where you are in your life and career.
Requirements
This is an undergraduate degree completion program. A minimum of 120 credits is required to complete this Liberal Arts degree. Of these 120 credits, a minimum of 42 credits must be upper-division (300- and 400-level) with 30 of those upper-division credits completed through Colorado State University. The number of courses you need to complete your degree depends primarily on how many previous credits transfer.
Curriculum
This online degree program provides a customizable selection of over 30 courses to take at your own pace in a sequence that best suits your learning style and interests.
After receiving my AA degree from Colorado Mountain College, I faced the dilemma of which college to attend for my BA. I did not look forward to driving to classes several times each week and moving was not an option. When I learned about CSU's online Liberal Arts degree program, I was thrilled. I can access class information and complete assignments at my convenience and still travel, ski, and watch the elk migrate past my home.
– Cheryl Varvil
Degree Minors
Specialize in a topic that interests you and indicates your specialty to future employers by selecting from a variety of minors, from anthropology to economics to political science.
Career Opportunities
With the well-rounded background gained through this program and guided by your interests and plan of study, you have many career options available, from public policy to education to sales and marketing.
How to Apply
Apply to this program if you have completed an associate's degree or have at least 40 semester hours of transferable college credit with a GPA of 2.0 or better. Although this program works particularly well for students who have completed an associate's degree, it is not required for admittance into this program.
The Learning Experience
You learn through online presentations and lectures, which are supplemented by assignments, readings, and online interaction and discussion with faculty and fellow students.
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Degree at a Glance
Delivery
Online. On-campus attendance is not required to complete this program.
Total credits
120 credits (a minimum of 40 credits must be transferred into the program)
Tuition
$319 per credit
(financial aid available)
Time frame
The program duration will vary based on your learning style, intensity of study, previous coursework, and career objectives. Courses are available during the summer semester, but you are not required to take summer courses.
Generally, individual courses are 16 weeks in Fall and Spring and vary in length in Summer. See each course page for details.
Designed for
Individuals interested in completing their undergraduate education, community college graduates, military personnel, and individuals interested in foundational education that is core to a liberal arts degree.
What you will earn
You will earn the same regionally-accredited Colorado State University degree that a student on the Fort Collins campus is awarded. Your diploma and transcript are identical to those awarded to on-campus students.
