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B.L.S in Liberal Studies

The Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) is designed as a degree completion program to serve students who have previously earned a minimum of 96 college level credits and are needing some course flexibility to complete a bachelor’s degree. Students in the BLS degree program must complete 48 quarter hours in an area of emphasis, the general studies program requirements and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in the bulletin. Students must apply to be admitted to the program.

Applicants to the program must:

  • Be a current or admitted student of Walla Walla University
  • Have completed a minimum of 96 college level credits from an accredited college or university
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above on all postsecondary and WWU coursework
  • Complete an application to the BLS degree demonstrating how this course of study will meet the student’s personal and professional goals
  • Apply to the BLS a minimum of three quarters prior to graduation

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students with a Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree will:

  1. Grasp core concepts and methods across the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and mathematics.
  2. Communicate ideas effectively through professional written, oral, and digital communication for diverse audiences and purposes.
  3. Apply critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and evidence-based decision making to evaluate information and develop solutions to complex problems.
  4. Analyze and form critical disciplinary perspectives within the student's chosen emphasis while connecting that knowledge to broader interdisciplinary contexts.

A.S. in Liberal Studies

A student taking the Liberal Studies A.S. degree must complete 96 credits including all B.S. degree general studies requirements with the exception that only 8 credits of general studies religion is required for the A.S. degree. This degree cannot be awarded in conjunction with another degree.

Admission requirements:

  • Have completed a minimum of 45 quarter credits from an accredited college
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above on all postsecondary coursework

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students with an Associate of Science degree in Liberal Studies will:

  1. Grasp core concepts and methods across the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and mathematics.
  2. Communicate ideas effectively through professional written, oral, and digital communication for diverse audiences and purposes.
  3. Apply critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and evidence-based decision making to evaluate information and develop solutions to complex problems.
  4. Integrate theories and concepts from multiple disciplines.