Program Overview

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Overview of the Online Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

The online Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies is one of Arizona State University's most flexible degrees. With only two core courses, the majority of your coursework is focused on electives of your choosing. You’ll be able to explore multiple interests while developing a multidisciplinary skill set relevant to a variety of careers.

Program Details

• The program features a highly flexible curriculum, allowing you to develop essential skills in critical thinking, writing, and communication, data analysis, and much more.
• You’ll select four humanities classes and four social science classes, choosing from hundreds of options within each.
• Additionally, you’ll complete two core liberal studies courses.
• You’re free to complete the remaining 90 credits with general studies courses of your choosing, transfer credits, a second major, or a couple of minors and undergraduate certificates.

How the Program Works

As a liberal studies major, you’ll spend most of your time exploring your intellectual and professional interests through your choice of humanities and social sciences courses as well as various electives.

Upskilling with a Master’s Degree

This bachelor’s degree can be completed as part of an Accelerated Master’s program. When accepted, you can earn a master’s degree in as little as one year after completing your undergraduate degree. Applicable master’s degrees include:

• Master of Liberal Studies
• Master of Project Management
• Master of Science in Organizational Leadership

Online Liberal Studies Degree Courses

This program features a highly flexible curriculum. Whatever courses you choose, you’ll develop essential skills in critical thinking, writing, and communication, data analysis, and much more.

LST 370: Dimensions of Liberal Studies

Draws on the humanities and social sciences to engage diverse ideas and perspectives, develop resilient and productive habits of mind, and investigate the different dimensions of human meaning-making.

LST 470: Liberal Studies Seminar

Applies creativity, reflection, and diverse modes of inquiry from the humanities and social sciences to at least one topic/theme.

Career Opportunities

The ability to work collaboratively and think critically is vital for professional development and sets you up for success in many industries. Thanks to the flexibility of this program, you could pursue careers in business or nonprofit management, public relations, social services, urban planning, local government, and more. Some roles you may consider include, but aren’t limited to:

• Communications Specialist
• Corporate Trainer
• Editor
• Employee Training Manager
• Fundraising Consultant
• Loan Officer
• Market Research Analyst
• Police Sergeant/Detective

Leading Faculty

Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are committed to research and exploration in their fields of work. Many of our faculty and staff are recognized nationally and internationally for their achievements from psychology to writing.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to ASU, you must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed at least 14 of the following courses:

• Four years of math
• Four years of English (non-ESL/ELL courses)
• Three years of lab sciences (One year each from biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences, or physics)
• Two years of social sciences (including one year of American history)
• Two years of the same second language
• One year of fine arts or career and technical education

Competency Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following:

• Top 25% in your high school graduating class
• 3.00 GPA in competency courses (4.00 = A)
• ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents) or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents)

High School Equivalency

Besides a high school diploma, applicants may also meet undergraduate admission requirements through one of the following:

• GED
  • 50 or above for tests completed before 2002
  • 500 or above for tests completed between 2002 and 2013
  • 170 or above for tests completed after 2013
• HiSet
  • Total score of 75
• TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion)
  • A minimum total score of 2700
  • A minimum score of 500 on each of the five content areas
  • A score of two or above on the essay
• California High School Proficiency Examination
  • Please contact your enrollment coach at if you’ve completed the California High School Proficiency Examination or other high school equivalency diplomas

Earned Admission

You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.

Tuition Calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

University Recognition

ASU is a global university recognized for its commitment to innovation, research, and high-quality academic programs. Our university is repeatedly awarded peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report and other respected organizations.

• #1 in the U.S. for innovation for 11 consecutive years, ahead of Stanford and MIT
• Top 10 best online bachelor’s programs
• Top 10% best global universities
• 80% of graduates reported that their experiences at ASU inspired them to explore new career opportunities.