Liberal Studies Are you interested in pursuing a well-rounded education? Have you been searching for affordable online or in-person liberal studies programs in Pennsylvania? Wilson College can help you earn the degree you need. Our liberal studies degree will give you a broad education in the traditional liberal arts. With our interdisciplinary approach, you'll gain valuable knowledge and skills you'll use daily. You'll learn how to: Analyze information, evaluate arguments, and form well-reasoned conclusions. Develop imaginative thinking and problem-solving abilities. Communicate effectively and improve your speaking and skills. Act with integrity, respect, compassion, and resilience while understanding your role in local, regional, national and global communities. Majoring in liberal arts sets you up for success and prepares you to be a leader in your community. Liberal Studies HighlightsStudents interested in a liberal arts career will find that our program includes a course load that will help meet your specific educational needs and future goals: Interdisciplinary: Pursue topics from a wide variety of subject areas—from Communications to Psychology to Sociology to Spanish and more! Customizable: With hundreds of class choices, you can create a program that allows you to reach your career goals by customizing your degree.Practical: Get the hands-on training and real-world skills you need to take on workplace situations confidently. You will finish your program with an internship, a practicum, or a research project to demonstrate your learning. Collaborative: Work alongside other students and hone your collaboration skills in groups of like-minded peers.Supportive: Get the support you need from expert faculty through office hours, email, Panopto recordings, and group and one-on-one Canvas discussions.Focused: Engage with the coursework in focused classes where your opinion counts, as do those of your fellow students. Why Study Liberal Studies?If you want to apply creativity, critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills to your future career, our liberal studies program will help you take the first step. You'll work with an advisor who will help you customize your course load to make your future goals a reality. You'll learn: How to write and speak effectively.The tenets of strong, ethical leadership.To pursue your goals in any field. Students start with LS 160 Intro to Research Methods. Then they pursue coursework as follows: 3 courses in disciplines that emphasize critical thinking and the analysis of social and scientific ideas and artifacts 2 courses that emphasize the process and product of creative thought and endeavor 3 courses in disciplines that emphasize understanding and working within the human community 2 courses from disciplines that focus on communication The capstone requirement for the major in Liberal Studies is an experiential learning experience. This can include, but is not limited to, An internship A teaching apprenticeship or practicum A study abroad course A clinical rotation A research project The capstone will allow students to put their learning into application in a real-world setting. Double Major for SuccessAll Wilson students can complete the major in Liberal Studies as a second major by focusing their general education curriculum on the Liberal Studies course requirements? Why is this a good idea?It’s a powerful complement to any major: Liberal Studies strengthens the skills employers and graduate programs value most—critical thinking, communication, creativity, ethical decision-making, and problem-solving—enhancing students’ ability to succeed in any professional field.It broadens perspectives while supporting career goals: Its interdisciplinary and highly customizable curriculum allows students to connect insights from multiple disciplines, better understand diverse communities, and apply their primary field of study in more innovative, collaborative, and real-world ways through experiential learning opportunities such as internships, research, and practica.It adds versatility and adaptability: The Liberal Studies major helps students develop the intellectual flexibility to navigate changing careers, emerging industries, and complex workplace challenges by integrating knowledge across disciplines and applying learning in real-world settings. Liberal Studies Career Paths According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, eighty-two percent of students completing a major in Liberal Studies gain full-time employment shortly after completing the degree, while almost one-third will later earn an advanced degree. Most commonly, students who complete a degree in Liberal Studies will work in fields related to education, business and finance, management, and government, though given your ability to craft your own program, many career paths will be open to you with Wilson’s major in Liberal Studies. Consider these career opportunities: Market Researcher and AnalystTeacherEducational CoordinatorAcademic Advisor and Registration SpecialistAcademic Support OfficerStudent SuccessMarketing CoordinatorProject ManagerMediatorAdministrative SpecialistRecords SpecialistGrant ManagerCommunity Outreach CoordinatorNonprofit Program Manager Public Relations SpecialistPolicy Analyst Human ResourcesContent Creator and Developer Jumpstart Your CareerAt Wilson College, students have the opportunity to pursue a liberal studies degree that will put them one step closer to achieving their career goals. An incredible 98% of our students receive financial aid and scholarships, making pursuing their passions more affordable than ever. You can also pair your Wilson undergraduate degree with our Master’s degrees in Humanities or Organizational Leadership in a 4+1 system, allowing you to complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years. Wilson’s Liberal Studies degree also makes an excellent second major; given the core educational curriculum required of all students, with careful course selection, you can pair your primary major at Wilson with the Liberal Studies degree and earn two majors—double the value with no additional cost. To learn more, schedule a campus visit or apply to our program today! You can also request more information about our PA liberal studies program.Looking for an online option? Consider pursuing the online bachelors in liberal studies. Liberal Studies Course Requirements for Liberal Studies Liberal Studies Faculty Liberal Studies Learning Outcomes Online bachelors in liberal studies ApplyRequest infoVisit Online
