Liberal Studies

Design Your Liberal Studies Journey

Flexible. Personalized. Career-Focused.

Explore the Program

 

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.

Quick Facts

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)

Career Outcomes

A degree in liberal studies gives you a strong academic foundation. Skills you develop through your academics along with internship or other relevant experience in your field of interest are attractive to employers. Examples of these skills include effective communication, critical thinking, leadership, creativity, innovation, adaptability, and interpersonal skills.

Legislative Assistant

Support lawmakers by researching policy, preparing documents, and managing communications.

Communications Associate

Manage messaging and public relations to effectively communicate an organization’s goals.

Project Manager

Oversee projects from start to finish ensuring deadlines, budget, and goals are met.

Web Developer

Build and maintain websites and web applications to meet organizational needs.

Urban Planner

Design and develop land use plans that help create sustainable communities.

Department Manager

Lead teams and coordinate departmental goals to support organizational success.

Ready to Start Your Liberal Arts Journey?

Prospective students, request more information today to learn about admission and begin planning your personalized degree path. Current Pitt students, connect with a CGS advisor.

Retired Programs

Humanities BA and Social Sciences BA (Retired)

These programs have been retired and are no longer accepting new students. Students currently enrolled will be supported through completion. For more information, please contact your CGS advisor or cgs@pitt.edu. You can review Humanities BA program requirements and Social Sciences BA program requirements in the university catalog.