Leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree, the Liberal Studies Program provides a broader-oriented education than can be gained by a concentration in one of the usual majors of the College of Arts and Sciences. In the program a general education in the liberal arts is the foundation for students' intellectual life and provides their preparation for various careers. Graduates will learn to analyze what they read, to write effectively, to speak fluently to various audiences and, finally, to appreciate art in its various forms.

The Liberal Studies Program offers a two-track curriculum. Each track establishes a solid foundation of knowledge in many of the disciplines taught by the College of Arts and Sciences' departments. For each track, students must complete the core requirements of the College. Track I students take an 18-credit minor, 9 credits from various creative arts and English courses, and four additional College of Arts and Sciences courses. Track II demands two minors consisting of 18 credits each, plus one English course and a senior seminar. After these requirements are met, students must take sufficient electives to satisfy minimum graduation requirements of 120 credits.

To earn a bachelor's degree, students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0. They must also maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA by the time they have completed one of the liberal studies tracks.

To talk to a faculty adviser, contact Mark Couch, Ph.D., director of the Liberal Studies Program, Mark.Couch@shu.edu or (973) 761-9000 x5183 or (973) 275-2354.