Your curiosity towards varied disciplines and your preference for an interdisciplinary approach to your studies may qualify you for the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies. This program allows you to build a major around your interests, goals, and career aspirations by combining courses from diverse knowledge domains within the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and professional studies.
Note: As of Fall 2020, the Humanities and Social Sciences majors are no longer accepting new students. Students already in the Humanities and Social Sciences majors will be able to finish their program as planned. Current students will have until December 2028 to complete their degree.
New students interested in interdisciplinary studies are invited to consider the Liberal Studies major or any of the other majors under Media and Professional Communications, Health Professions, Public Service, or Justice and Legal Studies.
Liberal Studies (BA)
As a CGS Liberal Studies major, you will have the chance to dig deeper into your passions and craft an interdisciplinary program of study that harnesses the strengths of liberal arts disciplines and equips you to transform your own path to success.
Degree Offered: BA
Credits: 120
Time to Complete: 2 to 4 years
Format: On campus with select courses offered online
Location: Pittsburgh
Internship Required: No, but encouraged
Major Tracks: Standard (Multidisciplinary)
Humanities (BA)
As a student in the CGS Humanities major, you have the opportunity to enroll in one of two available tracks and take a multidisciplinary approach to your studies by pairing coursework from various humanities departments.
Degree Offered: BA
Credits: 120
Time to Complete: 2 to 4 years
Format: On campus with select courses offered online
Location: Pittsburgh
Internship Required: No, but encouraged
Major Tracks: Standard (Multidisciplinary); Pre-Education (English)
Note: This major is no longer accepting new students, effective Fall 2020.
Social Sciences (BA)
As a CGS Social Sciences major, you have the opportunity to enroll in one of two available tracks and take a multidisciplinary approach to your studies by pairing coursework from various social sciences departments.
Degree Offered: BA
Credits: 120
Time to Complete: 2 to 4 years
Format: On campus with select courses offered online
Location: Pittsburgh
Internship Required: No, but encouraged
Major Tracks: Standard (Multidisciplinary); Pre-Education (Social Studies)
Note: This major is no longer accepting new students, effective Fall 2020.