Liberal Studies Undergraduate Major (BA, BS, HBA, HBS) Undergraduate Program By Oregon State University |Top Universities
Main Subject Area

Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Liberal Studies major allows students to design their own plan of study. This interdisciplinary approach provides greater breadth and flexibility than is available in other major programs. Of the hundreds of Liberal Studies majors, no two students take the exact same courseload, which means that every Liberal Studies major is unique. Students mix and match courses from any combination of disciplines in the College of Liberal Arts to design their own major organized around a theme. The theme needs to be intentional because it is the central focus of the coursework that comprises the Liberal Studies Major. Students in Liberal Studies receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for a variety of experiences and careers. Liberal Studies introduces students to diverse subject matter. In addition to this breadth of new knowledge, students will develop communication skills and the ability to think critically. Graduates who can think analytically and communicate effectively are in demand everywhere in today's job market. Graduates of the OSU Liberal Studies program have careers in many fields. Our majors have gone on to become attorneys, business entrepreneurs, writers, school teachers, actors, nurses, graphic designers, and administrators. They work in fields as diverse as marketing, public relations, personnel, government, retail, radio/TV, publishing, computer hardware and software, business, and industry. A Liberal Studies program experience can also be a springboard for certain graduate degrees. Pre-Education Option The BS degree in Liberal Studies may be used to prepare for a teacher licensure program.

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Liberal Studies major allows students to design their own plan of study. This interdisciplinary approach provides greater breadth and flexibility than is available in other major programs. Of the hundreds of Liberal Studies majors, no two students take the exact same courseload, which means that every Liberal Studies major is unique. Students mix and match courses from any combination of disciplines in the College of Liberal Arts to design their own major organized around a theme. The theme needs to be intentional because it is the central focus of the coursework that comprises the Liberal Studies Major. Students in Liberal Studies receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for a variety of experiences and careers. Liberal Studies introduces students to diverse subject matter. In addition to this breadth of new knowledge, students will develop communication skills and the ability to think critically. Graduates who can think analytically and communicate effectively are in demand everywhere in today's job market. Graduates of the OSU Liberal Studies program have careers in many fields. Our majors have gone on to become attorneys, business entrepreneurs, writers, school teachers, actors, nurses, graphic designers, and administrators. They work in fields as diverse as marketing, public relations, personnel, government, retail, radio/TV, publishing, computer hardware and software, business, and industry. A Liberal Studies program experience can also be a springboard for certain graduate degrees. Pre-Education Option The BS degree in Liberal Studies may be used to prepare for a teacher licensure program.

Admission requirements

6+

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More programs from the university

Oregon State University’s 200 undergraduate degree programs are offered across its 11 colleges:

    Agricultural sciences
    Business
    Earth, ocean, and atmospheric sciences
    Education
    Engineering
    Forestry
    Liberal arts
    Pharmacy
    Public health and human sciences
    Science
    Veterinary medicine

How to apply

Students who meet the academic and language requirements outlined here can opt for direct entry, while students who need an extra nudge to meet the GPA and language requirements may choose to undergo preliminary training on a ‘pathway program’ at Oregon State before they begin their course.

Oregon State University’s  catalogue of over 80 graduate programs covers a variety of fields, including:

    Applied economics
    Soil science
    Applied anthropology
    Zoology
    And many more.


Oregon State University offers assistantships to help students fund graduate school. To enroll as a graduate assistant, you are required to work 156 hours during a period of 13 weeks for a monthly salary of approximately US$3,800.

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