Liberal Arts Studies, B.A.
NLU's Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Studies is for students who are interested in getting a well-rounded education in the liberal arts while specializing in the areas of interest outlined in the majors and minors below.
This degree requires:
- 180 QH, including 60 quarter hours of General Education
- A minimum grade of “C” in all courses
- ECT – English Competency Test OR completing LAE 101 and LAE 102 at NLU with a grade of “C” or better
- Students must choose two majors OR one major and two minors from the list below:
Majors:
Minors:
Required Courses
Communications
Humanities
One Humanities course (foreign language preferred) and the required course below:
| LAH120 | Logic and Effective Thinking | |
Fine Arts
Quantitative Reasoning/Math
Choose two of the following:
| LAM110 | College Mathematics: Application of Mathematical Ideas | |
| LAM106 | Basic Statistics | |
| or | |
| LAM130 | Mathematics in an Information Age | |
| or | |
| LAM216 | Statistical Methods | |
Physical and Life Sciences
Social Sciences
One introductory
Social Science or U.S. History course and the required course below:
| LAS300 | Contemporary World Cultures | |
Behavioral Science
Additional Program Specific General Education Requirements
One undergraduate English, Speech or Drama course (5 QH) and one additional Science course
Two Liberal Arts Majors - 90 QH
Choosing this option means selecting an additional 30 QH of electives
One Liberal Arts Major and Two Liberal Arts Minors - 105 QH
Choosing this option means selecting an additional 15 QH of electives