Liberal Studies (B.A.)
The B.A. in Liberal Studies is unique to Marymount in that students complete two areas of study instead of electing a single major. The program provides a broad general education in the Arts and the opportunity to gain knowledge in two major fields, designated as concentrations. Concentration options are:
- Biology/Physical Sciences
- Behavioral Sciences
- Business and related fields
- Communication
- English
- Fine and Applied Arts
- Gender and Society
- Graphic Design
- History
- Humanities
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Philosophy/Religious Studies/Theology
- Politics
- Psychology/Sociology/Criminal Justice
Other concentrations are considered.
Liberal Studies serves several populations:
- Entering students who wish to explore more than one area of competency
- Students currently enrolled at Marymount in other disciplines who wish to change their majors because of new interests or whose progress in their major has met with obstacles
- Transfer and non-traditional students and working adults with previously earned college credit and/or full-time work experience who wish to maximize the credits taken elsewhere and complete their degree efficaciously
In a broad sense, the program functions as a degree completion program for students who wish to utilize as fully as possible credits earned to date and obtain that long-anticipated degree. The program is also designed to prepare for entry to new fields, advancement in current employment, or graduate study.
Highlights of the Liberal Studies Program
- Offers 2 concentrations rather than 1 major, often allowing a more rapid advance to fulfilling requirements and graduating
- Creates a personalized plan—no “one size fits all” program
- Endeavors to maximize transfer credits
- Flexible—accommodates work, study, and family responsibilities
- Offers full-time and part-time schedules in day, evening, and some online courses
- Works closely with the Center for Career Development on preparing students to enter the marketplace
- Makes available wide-ranging and prestigious internship opportunities capitalizing on Washington, DC’s resources
- Allows internship credit by portfolio for students with significant work experience
- Marymount has been named a “Military-friendly School”
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