In the Liberal Studies Program, you have a unique opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree integrating a unique combination of courses carefully crafted to meet the needs of busy professionals.

Program of Study - Topical Seminars:
These seminars are upper division courses in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences that change each semester (syllabi posted in University College Programs office). Students are required to take three seminars in each discipline area in order to graduate and may take a tenth seminar as an elective. Students are responsible for abiding with the program’s prerequisites and should seek an academic adviser’s guidance before enrolling in courses. An administrative drop may be processed for those students who enroll in a topical seminar without the required prerequisites.

Prerequisites for the liberal studies topical seminars:

1. Completion of both a freshman orientation course and the LS Introductory Seminar.
2. Earned credits in College Composition I and II by passing the English Essay Exam or taking and passing the courses.
3. Completion of a minimum of 9 semester credit hours in the discipline area of the topical seminar or passing with a 440 or above score the CLEP
examination in the discipline of the seminar.  

Electives:
Students are to establish an emphasis area that ties together their educational interests and/or career aspirations. The objective of these courses should be one of both academic investigation and focus on sound educational goals. Students should seek the advice of an academic adviser in the drafting of their elective course components.

Area of Concentration:
Students are required to complete a minimum of 3 classes (9 hours) of upper division courses (3000/4000) that are associated with an area of academic investigation or to a knowledge base that is related in theoretical content. The Senior Thesis is the capstone requirement of the adult liberal studies program. It is a 4 credit hour project undertaken with a faculty member as the thesis adviser. Students should seek the advice of an academic adviser and must turn in the appropriate paperwork before enrolling in this final requirement. Students are expected to integrate their thesis theme with their concentration courses.

Why Liberal Studies at UT?
Enthusiastic faculty members from a variety of disciplines, including anthropology, art, drama, geography, history, literature, music, philosophy, political science and sociology, provide students with a broad range of educational perspectives. By working closely with the faculty, as well as with their peers, students in this accelerated degree program enjoy exceptional opportunities to share knowledge as they continue to learn and pursue special interests of their own. Development of analytical and critical thinking skills is a major focus of UT’s adult liberal studies program, and students are encouraged to participate in a variety of independent study and faculty research projects.

Employment Opportunities:
With their broad educational preparation, graduates find a variety of rewarding employment opportunities in all business, industry, and service sectors; many also choose to pursue advanced degrees in law, medicine, and other areas of special interest. The average annual salary among LS graduates is $37,000.

Additional Information
If you would like more information about this program, we encourage you to contact Online Learning:
Student Services Staff
Email: utdl@utoledo.edu
Phone: 419.530.8835; 866.UTOLEDO toll free

The University of Toledo is regionally accredited by the North Central Association (NCA) and is authorized to offer degrees online.