Liberal Studies – General Track: BA, San Diego and Southwestern College

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The Liberal Studies major is a two-year degree completion program which allows students to adapt their education to a variety of paths. Students can choose a concentration from any of the majors offered at Alliant, including business, communication, international relations, and psychology. All of these concentrations emphasize a strong professional practice approach which includes substantial practical, hands-on training in the types of internship opportunities more often found in graduate programs. In addition, with the guidance of a faculty adviser, students can design their own concentration to better meet their specific needs.

Degree Requirements 120 units

Prerequisites for the Major

Up to six units may be taken concurrent with the first semester at Alliant.

Introduction to the Arts

Introduction to Literature

Transfer Requirements 60 units

Students may enter Alliant with 45 units but will be required to take additional courses to those listed in the Degree Completion Requirements.

Degree Completion Requirements 60 units

Courses are three units unless otherwise indicated.

General Education 6 units

All units must be upper division

Major 36 units

The student must take the core plus an approved six-course concentration.

Upper Division Core 15 units

Choose one of the following:

Concentration 18 units

An area of emphasis may be chosen from among any of the University’s listed majors or may be designed by the student with the approval of appropriate faculty. A total of 18 upper-division units is required.

The Senior Experience 3 units

SEN 4910 - Internship

Unrestricted Electives 6 units

Minor 12 units

Liberal Studies majors may choose as a minor four upper-division courses from any of the majors offered at Alliant. A minor is required.