Program Overview

Bachelor's Degree in Contemporary Studies

Why Earn Your Contemporary Studies Degree at Saint Leo University?

Saint Leo University offers a unique opportunity to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Contemporary Studies. This program is designed to provide students with a broad perspective on human behavior, ideas, and values through a multidisciplinary study of the social sciences and natural sciences, the humanities/fine arts, and business.

Undergraduate Contemporary Studies Program Details

• Program Overview: The bachelor of arts in contemporary studies provides a broad perspective on human behavior, ideas, and values through a multidisciplinary study of the social sciences and natural sciences, the humanities/fine arts, and business.
• Est. Time to Complete: 4 years
• Credit Hours: 120 hours

Undergraduate Contemporary Studies Program Details

• Common Core Courses: Students will take a common core of courses in quantitative reasoning, literature, humanities/fine arts, social science, natural science, and business.
• Interdisciplinary Approach: Explore the interdependence between humans and the ecosphere; the interrelationships among business, government and society; and cross-cultural perspectives on human behavior, including bio- and socio-ethical issues, and consciousness and spiritual growth.

Career Outlook

• Skills Learned: Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and quantitative reasoning.
• Real-World Experience: Integrate your cumulative knowledge into a senior research project.
• Career Opportunities: Online liberal studies graduates find careers in business, government, and social service agencies. The interdisciplinary program also provides a strong foundation for graduate studies in law and education.
• Top Contemporary Studies Degree Jobs:
  • Journalist: 6% growth, $49,300 per year
  • Policy Analyst: 25% growth, $86,200 per year
  • K-12 Teacher: 8% growth, $62,870 per year

College of Arts & Sciences

• Overview: The College of Arts and Sciences at Saint Leo University offers students a broad education that lays a durable foundation for critical and independent thinking.
• Degree Programs: The College supports more than 30 degree programs across University Campus, education centers in five states, and online.

Accreditation

• Accrediting Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
• Degree Levels: Associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees.