The Liberal Arts major at Avila
The 120-credit-hour Liberal Arts Studies, B.A. degree is a multidisciplinary offering that encourages both integrative learning and critical thinking while developing career-based skills for life following graduation.
- Arts and Humanities
- Behavior and Social Sciences
- Digital Content Management
- English
- Natural Science
Liberal Arts Studies majors have flexibility for independent inquiry by choosing courses from multiple disciplines. This major is for students who are interested in several related disciplines, identify as independent thinkers, or wish to accommodate prior coursework.
Course Requirements
- LA 101 – Liberal Arts Foundations
- Behavioral or Social Science Course at the 100-400 Level
- Humanities Course at the 100-400 Level
- Natural Science Course at the 100-400 Level
- 15+ hours in selected concentration
- LA 499 – Seminar in Liberal Arts Studies
Choose a Concentration
Students select a 15+ credit concentration in one of the following areas, taking upper-level courses suited to their interests. The 5 concentrations are:
- Arts and Humanities
- Behavior and Social Sciences
- Digital Content Management
- English
- Natural Science
Future Careers
A Liberal Arts Studies degree allows for careers across a variety of industries. Depending on concentration, careers are attainable in businesses, non-profit organizations, education, and public service. Liberal Arts Studies graduates are valued for their ability to:
- Think critically when solving complex problems
- Communicate clearly in writing and speech
- Integrate understanding from different areas
- Make ethical decisions with global understanding
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