Program Overview
Liberal Arts - BA
The liberal arts program helps students gain a basic understanding of the development of civilization, historical and cultural traditions, political institutions and processes, and develop an appreciation of fine arts and literature.
About This Degree
Because it covers such a broad base, it develops the student's rational thought and intellectual capabilities in many areas. Students graduating with a degree in liberal arts are highly desired by employers in a number of areas. By completing a degree through this program, students show they are trainable, fast learners, motivated, flexible, and willing to take on new ideas and concepts. Because students also study a foreign language, they develop marketable language and communication skills, which are sought after by many employers.
What You Will Learn
Students are able to plan a multi-disciplinary academic program, focusing primarily on subjects in social science, humanities, and the arts. Students in the liberal arts major are strongly encouraged, but not required, to seek out second majors, strong minors, or area studies certificates, which provide knowledge and prerequisite skills for further education or increase opportunities for employment.
At a Glance
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Department: Communication and Media department
- USU Locations:
- Logan campus
- Statewide campuses
Program Requirements
- Liberal Arts - BA
Career And Outcomes
Many students who graduate in liberal arts continue on to higher education programs in a variety of areas, including medicine, law, dentistry, business, humanities, and social sciences. Because liberal arts majors develop strong skills in communication, critical thinking, and are flexible and adaptable learners, they can also pursue a wide range of careers upon graduation with a bachelor's degree.
USU Locations
This degree is available at various USU locations, including:
- Beaver
- Bicknell
- Blanding
- Brigham City
- Castle Dale
- Delta
- Ephraim
- Junction
- Kanab
- Kaysville
- Moab
- Montezuma Creek
- Monticello
- Monument Valley
- Nephi
- Panguitch
- Park City
- Price (USU Eastern)
- Richfield
- Roosevelt (Uintah Basin)
- Salt Lake
- St George
- Tooele
- Tremonton
- Vernal (Uintah Basin)
- Wendover
Admission
Admission Requirements
In addition to Utah State University's admissions requirements, the liberal arts program has additional requirements:
- All Students: All students, including transfer students from other institutions or students transferring from other USU majors must complete 45 credits and have a 2.50 GPA for admission to this major.
- International students have additional admissions requirements.
Related Programs
Other programs that may be of interest include:
- General Studies: Personalize your degree when you explore and integrate academic offerings from across multiple departments, programs, and colleges to tailor your courses to best fit your interests. (AS, AA)
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Gain a broad education as you create a unique course of study across a wide range of academic areas to match your interests and explore where they overlap with this flexible option to diversify your potential careers. (BS, BA)