Degree Completion – Liberal Studies
Program Overview
Critical thinking, writing and communication skills are essential to success in any field or endeavor. The Degree Completion Liberal Studies major is designed to teach you those skills, along with offering you a broad education in the various areas of human endeavor and knowledge. While a Liberal Studies degree is practical if you plan to undertake a general exploration and understanding of various fields of study, it’s also ideal if you wish to earn your teaching credential.
CHANGING THE WORLD ONE CLASSROOM AT A TIME
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- 7-week courses
- Study under experienced faculty, who offer engaging and real-world application
- Progress through the program in a cohort model
- Interact with diverse classmates from a variety of life stages and backgrounds
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
PLO 1: Students will demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
PLO 2: Students will engage in learning diversity and difference, understanding the importance of the “story” of everyone, regardless of status.
PLO 3: Students will advance biblical, social, and environmental justice.
PLO 4: Students will engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research.
PLO 5: Students will engage in policy practice and understand the role policy plays in advocating for underrepresented groups.
PLO 6: Students will ethically integrate Christian faith in social welfare education.
REQUIRED COURSES
- Career and Professional Development
- Fine Arts and Western Culture
- Christianity and World Religions
- Foundations and Communication
- Language Development
- Foundational Math
- Life Science
- World History
- Child Development
- Earth and Physical Science
- American and World Literature
- California and U.S. History
INTERNSHIP AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- K-12 Teaching
- Alternative Schools
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Vocational Schools
- Technical Schools
- Recreational Centers
- Public Information Offices
- Educational Affairs
- Group/Regional Management
- Community Affairs
- Community Relations
- Intercultural Communication
- Overseas Language Centers
- Adult Education Centers
- Overseas Schools
- Military Bases
- Public Schools
- Private Schools
- Event Coordination
- Fundraising
- Public Relations
- Management Supervising
- Media Relations
- Patient Advocacy
- Specialist Research
- Sales Management
PROGRAM DELIVERY
After completing a short online Orientation course, you will be prepared to participate in the Liberal Studies program. The Liberal Studies major consists of 12 courses. Each course is seven weeks long, running from Monday through Sunday.
