Liberal Studies Four-Year Sample Degree Map

Students have a variety of options when designing their Liberal Studies degree plan and major concentration.

This degree map provides a sample pathway for completing the program in four years when enrolled full-time in the fall and spring terms.

You will work closely with your academic advisor to customize your degree map to fit your schedule and academic and career interests. If you have prior coursework, it will be evaluated for transfer into the program.

FIRST YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER

CAT	REQUIREMENT	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	TRANSFER/ COMPLETED	NOTES
ELEC	Orientation & Transition Experience	CGS 0092 University Seminar	1		Start your e-portfolio
GERs	Writing Requirement 1	ENGCMP 0200 Seminar in Composition	3		A grade of C- or higher
GERs	Oral & Prof Communication (OPC) 1 / Foreign Language 1		3		CGS students choose between OPC or Foreign Language seq.
GERs	Arts Course		3
GERs	Social Sciences Course		3
GERs	Specific Geographic Region		3
			16

SECOND SEMESTER

CAT	REQUIREMENT	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	TRANSFER/ COMPLETED	NOTES
ELEC	Career Preparation	CGS 0093 Academic & Career Exploration	1		Connect academics to career opportunities
GERs	MATH / Algebra		3		A grade of C- or higher
GERs	Oral & Prof Communication (OPC) 2 / Foreign Language 2		3		CGS students choose between OPC or Foreign Language seq.
GERs	Writing Requirement 2		3		Can overlap with another gen ed course
GERs	Cross-Cultural Awareness		3
GERs	Literature Course		3
			16

SECOND YEAR

THIRD SEMESTER

CAT	REQUIREMENT	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	TRANSFER/ COMPLETED	NOTES
GERs	Natural Sciences 1		3
GERs	Natural Sciences 2		3
GERs	Writing Requirement 3		3		Can overlap with another gen ed course
GERs	Quantitative Reasoning		3		A grade of C- or higher
GERs	Historical Analysis (UL)		3
			15

FOURTH SEMESTER

CAT	REQUIREMENT	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	TRANSFER/ COMPLETED	NOTES
GERs	Natural Sciences 3		3
GERs	Creative Work		3		.
GERs	Philosophical Thinking / Ethics		3
GERs	Diversity (UL)		3		Can overlap with another gen ed course
GERs	Global Issues (UL)		3		Explore Study Abroad / Global Distinction
			15

THIRD YEAR

FIFTH SEMESTER

CAT	REQUIREMENT	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	TRANSFER/ COMPLETED	NOTES
LBST	Primary Discipline - Major-CORE (LL)		3		Your LBST concentration must include at least two disciplines
LBST	Primary Discipline - Major-CORE (LL)		3		Internship / study abroad encouraged (LIBST students enroll in CGS 1900 Internship)
LBST	Related Discipline - Major-CORE (LL)		3		Up to 12 professional credits accepted
LBST	Related Discipline - Major-CORE (LL)		3		Must have proposal approved by start of senior year at CGS
ELEC	Elective		3
			15

SIXTH SEMESTER

CAT	REQUIREMENT	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	TRANSFER/ COMPLETED	NOTES
LBST	Primary Discipline - Major-CORE (UL)		3		Min. of 15 credits (5 courses) needed in primary discipline
LBST	Primary Discipline - Major-CORE (UL)		3		Half of concentration courses must be at 1000-level (or equivalent)
LBST	Related Discipline - Major-CORE (LL)		3
LBST	Related Discipline - Major-CORE (LL)		3
ELEC	Elective		3		Take electives or add a minor/certificate
			15

FOURTH YEAR

SEVENTH SEMESTER

CAT	REQUIREMENT	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	TRANSFER/ COMPLETED	NOTES
LBST	Primary Discipline - Major-CORE (UL)		3		Continue building e-portfolio
LBST	Related Discipline - Major-CORE (UL)		3		Complete an internship / global experience / community service
LBST	Related Discipline - Major-CORE (UL)		3
ELEC	Elective (UL)		3		Take electives or add a minor/certificate
ELEC	Elective		3
			15

EIGHTH SEMESTER

CAT	REQUIREMENT	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	TRANSFER/ COMPLETED	NOTES
LBST	Related Discipline - Major-CORE (UL)		3		Complete e-portfolio
ELEC	Elective (UL)		3		Take electives or add a minor/certificate
ELEC	Elective (UL)		3
ELEC	Elective		3
ELEC	Elective		1
			14
		Total Credits Earned	120
		Minimum Credits to Graduate	120