Program Overview

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University of Missouri-St. Louis: College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Missouri-St. Louis offers a wide range of academic programs designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their chosen careers.

Liberal Studies Program

The Liberal Studies program enables students to combine structured areas of academic emphasis in ways more relevant to their interests than the standard academic major. This degree may be completed online, at one of UMSL's off-campus sites, or in person on the UMSL campus, offering convenience and flexibility.

Program Type

• Major, BLS

Format

• On-Campus
• 100% Online

Bachelor of Liberal Studies

The Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree allows students to tailor their coursework to their interests and schedule while completing their college degree. Whether moving up in their current position or changing their current career to follow a lifelong dream, completing this degree will put students a step ahead.

Outcomes and Career Outlook

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Liberal Studies, graduates will be able to:

• Communicate effectively and professionally
• Prepare persuasive, well-organized reports and documents
• Work with advanced technologies
• Engage in informed dialogue
• Conduct research for their areas of academic focus
• Negotiate and work productively with advisors, mentors, and colleagues to maximize their strategic impact
• Network with professionals
• Undertake a variety of projects independently and develop coherent, innovative plans to launch these projects
• Design innovative approaches to solving problems and explore solutions that merge disparate ideas and concepts while encouraging collaboration and risk-taking

Career Opportunities

• Communications
• Education
• Entrepreneurship
• Human Resources
• Non-Profit Management
• Project Management

Degree Information

Plan of Study

All majors must meet the general education requirements of the university in addition to completing degree-specific curriculum requirements.

Student Organizations and Involvement

Student Organizations

Students can make new friends and learn new skills by joining one of the Recognized Student Organizations, including:

• Student Government Association
• Students of the University of Missouri

Honors College

The UMSL Honors College is a certificate program that can be paired with any major without adding extra classes or extending time to graduate. Classes in the Honors College are seminar-style, focusing on reading, writing, discussion, and critical thinking.

Undergraduate Research

Students are encouraged and supported as they engage in exciting activities in and outside of the classroom that enrich their academic and professional understanding of their chosen area of study. All majors are encouraged to participate in Undergraduate Research and Scholarship to produce discipline-specific intellectual or creative innovations to their field.

Related Majors

Students may also explore other degree options, including:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Communication
• Psychological Studies
• History
• Philosophy

About the College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences offers exciting degree programs that cover the academic spectrum from fine arts, humanities, and the social sciences, to the natural and applied sciences. An undergraduate degree from the College of Arts and Sciences provides the intellectual base for a host of career paths, advanced study, and research in many academic disciplines.

Faculty and Research

The accomplished faculty provide students with a well-rounded, hands-on, and practical education to best prepare them for success in the modern workforce. Faculty are actively engaged in research and scholarship that advances knowledge, theory, and applied methods in their fields, providing an unparalleled academic experience.

Alumni and Career Success

The College of Arts and Sciences has prepared tens of thousands of graduates to become influential leaders and find career success in the region, nationally, and internationally. Alumni are notable journalists, writers, public relations professionals, and leaders in private and public sectors, among other fields. They are committed to their organizations and communities, sharing a constant motivation to inspire others, drive positive change, and transform the lives of others through their everyday work.