Liberal Studies BA
The LCIE bachelor of arts degree in liberal studies is designed to prepare for rapid changes in American and world cultures and to give the student the necessary tools of critical thinking, perspective, and adaptability. The major allows a student to study a broad range of courses in the liberal arts and humanities, as well as the student's specific areas of interest. Students majoring in liberal studies will complete the LCIE general education requirements, 45-semester hours of core requirements (listed below), and a 1-semester hour culminating project. A total of 128 credit hours are required to graduate.
Core Curriculum
Foundations of Communications Cluster
| ICM 40000 | Historical Development and Trends in Communication | 3 |
| ICM 40500 | Media and Society (Ethics and the Media) | 3 |
| ICM 40600 | Theories of Communication | 3 |
Social Science Focus Cluster
Completion of one of the following Clusters
Dance Survey Cluster
Music Survey Cluster
The following are recommended as elective clusters
Advanced Creative Writing Cluster
Creative Writing Cluster
Students must also complete
American Studies Cluster
Communications Processes Cluster