program description

the liberal studies (ls) major has a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary curriculum that encompasses many areas of knowledge in the arts and sciences. the program consists of innovative courses in the areas of literature, communication, performance, education, environmental studies, science and technology studies, social sciences, humanities, the creative arts, and medical anthropology.  this richly diversified major gives students skills and knowledge that will serve them well for work and life in the increasingly complex and interconnected world.  its well-rounded curriculum provides robust preparation for future teachers, and the ls major is specifically recommended as a pathway for students who want to become elementary school teachers.

graduates have also pursued advanced degrees in counseling, education, public health, gerontology, law, health fields, environmental studies, mathematics, english, psychology, film studies, library science, theology, and more.  many alumni work in public service, resource policy, technology and innovation, library studies, creativity and communication, social media, education, health, and criminal justice fields.

the elementary subject matter emphasis provides the broad academic background necessary for teaching in an elementary classroom and, when completed along with a set of additional courses, allows future teachers to waive the cset exam.