Liberal Arts Degree – On Campus

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Whether you live on campus or commute in each daily, Avila’s in-person classes and community on campus, will provide you with the college experience you are looking for. Avila’s small classes ensure you’ll receive personalized teaching from our faculty. Paired with extensive opportunities for student teaching on both sides of the state line, you’ll graduate with the confidence and experience to begin your career on the right foot.

Explore your interests in different disciplines with Avila’s Liberal Arts Studies degree. This general studies degree will prepare you with the interdisciplinary skills and insights to tackle complex questions. You’ll graduate with mental flexibility and a wide variety of experiences that will serve you well throughout your career. Concentrations in Behavioral & Social Sciences, Humanities, and Natural Sciences mean that no matter what pathway you take, you’ll see the world differently and be in a position to make a difference.

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  • 120 credit hour Bachelor of Arts degree program
  • Financial aid is available

Find your support at Avila:

  • Dedicated academic advisor
  • Full library and research access
  • Free tutoring
  • Free counseling, career, and other student success services

B.A. in Liberal Arts

Avila offers a degree in both in-person and as part of our on-line degree program. Choose the program that is right for you!

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Life on Campus

Campus Life
Campus Life
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Campus Resources
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Campus Housing
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Campus Housing
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Transferring to Avila?

Did you know that you can get college credit for work history? Learn more about the Prior Learning Assessment Transfer hours!


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Be Prepared for Your Career

You’ll expand your creativity. You’ll learn excellent communication skills in multiple modalities. You’ll enlarge your understanding of the natural world and the human condition. Students can work in careers such as:

  • HR Coordinator
  • Sales Associate
  • Program Administrator
Undergraduate: online and On Campus
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Undergraduate: online and On Campus
With over 60 degree programs and minors, Avila offers flexibility to build a degree plan that works for you.
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Graduate: Online and On campus
Graduate: Online and On campus
Our Graduate programs are mostly online but we also have on-campus opportunities.
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International Student Programs
International Student Programs
Avila offers a wide variety of courses that ensure access to high quality programs for a diverse population of international students.
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Dean Darrin Smith, Ph.D.

Contact

Department of Arts and Sciences
11901 Wornall Road / Kansas City

Darrin Smith, Ph.D., Professor; Dean of the College of Science and Health
P: 816-501-3655 / E: darrin.smith

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