Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Semester Hours: 44-53
The liberal arts major consists of course requirements that provide breadth while at the same time allowing for concentrated study in a discipline of choice. Course requirements are satisfied as follows:
Students complete a minimum of 15 SH from a single department, of which at least 9 SH must be 300-400 level courses.
Students take courses in four of these six areas for a total of 12 SH; courses cannot duplicate those taken to complete the EMU Core.
- Creative Arts
- History
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
Additionally, liberal arts majors are required to complete a total of 35 SH of 300-400 level courses. These 35 SH may include courses from the major, from the EMU Core, and from additional disciplines as chosen. To achieve a broad liberal arts education the student is expected to choose the remaining semester hours for degree requirements from a variety of disciplines.