Liberal Arts, major

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Last updated: May 17, 2024 by Amber Tobey
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Contact: Dan Ott
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Semester Hours: minimum of 36
Core Intensives: Does not fulfill any Core intensives.

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 as follows:

  • Students complete a concentration which includes a minimum of 15 SH from a single major, of which at least 9 SH must be 300-400 level courses.

  • Students take courses in at least four of the seven areas below for a total of at least 12 SH.  Courses cannot duplicate those taken to complete the EMU Core.

    • Theology and Religion

    • Creative Arts

    • History

    • Literature

    • Quantitative Reasoning

    • Natural Sciences

    • Social and Behavioral Sciences

  • Additionally, liberal arts majors are required to complete a total of 24 SH of 300-400 level courses. These 24 SH may include courses from the concentration, the EMU Core, and 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.