Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Liberal Studies] From Purdue University - Northwest

Areas of concentration can include but are not limited to technology, pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-physical therapy, behavioral sciences, communication, business, organizational leadership and supervision, and natural sciences. Students may also transfer credits from other accredited institutions toward the Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree requirements, making the plan of study even more unique. Students may transfer, for example, courses in paralegal studies, criminal justice, interior design, medical assisting ? just to name a few.

Why choose Purdue Northwest?

PNW students often begin university studies with a number of varied interests. Liberal Studies allows them to gain a strong foundation in general education and develop their own plans of study integrating their personal interests. PNW and transfer students further along in their studies often come to us to align what they have already accomplished by creating an interdisciplinary program that reflects their love for learning. Either way, this program helps students graduate and enter the workforce with the skills needed to succeed.

Career Paths

Working towards the Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) degree will expose you to many fields. Primary and secondary fields of study may include Business and Organizational Leadership, Math Statistics, Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, or Natural Science. In addition to the core courses, you are able to concentrate studies in areas that especially interest you. The BLS is versatile in other ways as well. For example, you may begin in this curriculum as a freshman or enter later by transferring previously earned credits.