BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LIBERAL STUDIES
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies is a program designed principally for mature students who seek a flexible degree program and who do not desire or may not meet prerequisites of a highly structured traditional degree program, and to permit students to plan, with advisement, an individualized program with access to a wide range of academic disciplines and fields of professional study. This program is not designed to provide students with the depth of content within a concentration to typically prepare the student for advanced studies within an academic discipline related to this concentration.
| Option #1 – Dual Concentration |
Semester Credit Hours |
| University General Education Requirements |
42 Hours |
| Primary Concentration |
18 Hours |
- All 18 hours must be from the same academic discipline.
- At least 12 advanced (upper level) courses must be completed with Tarleton.
- Must be from an academic discipline different than the secondary concentration.
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| Secondary Concentration |
9 Hours |
- All 9 hours must be from the same academic discipline.
- At least 6 advanced (upper level) courses must be completed with Tarleton.
- Must be from an academic discipline different than the primary concentration.
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| CIS 103 or 300 |
3 Hours |
| ENGL 309 |
3 Hours |
| LS 498 |
3 Hours |
| Electives (at least 21 hours advanced) |
42 Hours |
| Total Hours: |
120 Hours |
| Option #2 – Three Concentrations |
Semester Credit Hours |
| University General Education Requirements |
42 Hours |
| Concentration #1 |
9 Hours |
- All 9 hours must be from the same academic discipline.
- At least 6 advanced (upper level) courses must be completed with Tarleton.
- Must be from an academic discipline different than the other concentrations.
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| Concentration #2 |
9 Hours |
- All 9 hours must be from the same academic discipline.
- At least 6 advanced (upper level) courses must be completed with Tarleton.
- Must be from an academic discipline different than the other concentrations.
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| Concentration #3 |
9 Hours |
- All 9 hours must be from the same academic discipline.
- At least 6 advanced (upper level) courses must be completed with Tarleton.
- Must be from an academic discipline different than the other concentrations.
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| CIS 103 or 300 |
3 Hours |
| ENGL 309 |
3 Hours |
| LS 498 |
3 Hours |
| Electives (at least 21 hours advanced) |
42 Hours |
| Total Hours: |
120 Hours |
Catalog Notes:
- Prior to submitting a degree plan, the student must have completed 60 semester hours toward the degree not including developmental courses.
- At least 45 hours of advanced (upper level) credit is required for the degree
- A minimum of 30 semester hours of work must be completed with Tarleton, of which at least 24 hours must be advanced.
- A maximum of 68 semester hours of academic credit will be accepted for degree credit from a two-year institution.
- Not more than 30 semester hours of non-standard credit will be counted toward the degree.
- A student may count toward the degree not more than 6 hours of Religious Studies credits.
- A student may count toward the degree not more than 6 hours of Physical Education credits.
- A student may not declare a minor in this degree program.
- A student will complete the Writing Intensive Program requirements through successful completion of ENGL 309 and LS 498.
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