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Liberal Arts

The bachelor of arts degree in liberal arts provides a solid foundation for developing knowledge and practical skills, preparing students to succeed in their lives, communities and careers. Liberal arts graduates are especially well-prepared for teacher credentialing programs and for the challenges faced by educators. Not only teachers benefit from the broad, multidisciplinary approach that a degree in liberal education provides; the degree is useful in a variety of professional settings.

Unique Features

  • 18 month program
  • Experienced and highly rated university faculty
  • Stimulating interdisciplinary academic environment
  • Cohort groups of 12-24 students to provide maximum interaction and support
  • Cohorts meet face-to-face for class one night per week in this efficient, accelerated program
  • Students from a variety of workplaces, ages and cultural backgrounds
  • Field trips in several courses to enhance experiential learning

Our Graduates

Education is in the news. Never has the need for effective educators been greater. Liberal arts graduates are prepared for a variety of fields, including private and public education, business and industry, government agencies, and nonprofit and faith-based organizations. Currently, our liberal arts graduates are serving as teachers, school counselors and school administrators, as well as in law enforcement, business and industry, county and local government, and non-profit and faith-based agencies.

Admissions Requirements

  • Completed application form and $40 fee (fee waived if you attend an information meeting)
  • All application pieces, official transcripts, recommendation form and admissions essay
  • Minimum 2.4 GPA
  • 60 transferable baccalaureate level units
  • Four years post-secondary experience
  • Co-requisites:*
    • KIN-121: Concepts of Wellness
    • MATH-136: Mathematical Concepts I
    • MATH-137: Mathematical Concepts II

*These co-requisite courses are required for graduation, and it is strongly recommended that students complete these courses prior to beginning the cohort.

Courses

View a list of courses and descriptions.

Timeline

New cohorts are formed each spring (February) and fall (August).

Further Information

How much does it cost?

Tuition is competitively priced and financial aid is available. View details on tuition and fees.

How do I apply?

The application process is straightforward. View details on how to apply.

For additional information or for program availability, contact the following Degree Completion Offices:

Fresno Main Campus Bakersfield Center North Fresno Center Visalia Center Merced Center
559-453-2016 661-617-4500 559-453-3440 559-302-4100 209-777-2860

To view all of the majors offered in the degree completion program, please visit our degree completion program page.

Program Director

Allen Carden, Ph.D.

Faculty

Allen Carden, Ph.D.

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