Liberal studies is an interdisciplinary degree that redefines the Liberal Arts for the 21^st Century, and students at Kentucky State University have the option of pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree.  Liberal Studies enhances students’ global awareness and critical thinking skills and fosters solutions to numerous global issues.  Aligned with the University’s liberal studies mission, the goal of the Liberal Studies degree is to prepare global citizens by cultivating an understanding and appreciation for human cultural, historical, and social experiences via a plethora of innovative courses.

This Liberal Studies Degree redefines the Liberal Arts for the 21^st Century, and students at Kentucky State University have the option of pursuing an Associate or Bachelor Degree.  Liberal Studies enhances students’ global awareness and critical thinking skills and fosters solutions to numerous global issues.  Aligned with the University’s liberal studies mission, the goal of the Liberal Studies degree is to prepare global citizens by cultivating an understanding and appreciation for human cultural, historical, and social experiences via a plethora of innovative courses.  The BA liberal studies degree provides excellent preparation for graduate or professional school.

Academic Requirements:

• Grade-point average of at least 2.0 overall.
• 30-31 credit hours of general education core are included in the total 120 credits.  Students must earn a "C" or higher in ENG 101 and ENG 102.
• 42 semester-credit hours of concentration.  Courses must be in the upper level 300-400 and student must earn a "C" or higher.
• A minimum of 120 total credit hours are required.  Certificates and minors are encourages to fit scholar career or professional development interests. 

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies