Bachelor of Arts Liberal Studies Major

The SACE offers a liberal studies major with a concentration in liberal arts. To earn this Bachelor of Arts degree, students must complete their general education and concentration requirements. The concentration is a combination of liberal arts and professional development courses. Students are required to earn a minimum of 30 credit hours with at least 15 being upper division level. Additional elective hours may be required to complete the minimum 124 credit hours for graduation.

This concentration allows for expanded intellectual inquiry into the general areas of study required of all university students. A liberal arts education stimulates life-long learning by stressing the development of learning skills, such as communication, aesthetic awareness, analytical abilities, and professional judgments that one needs throughout life.

Program Structure
In addition to general education course requirements, students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours in specific studies. Classes meet one evening a week for eight weeks during the spring and fall terms and during the summer I and summer II sessions, beginning every January, March, May, June, August, and October. Students may begin course work in any session. A minimum of 15 credit hours in the area of concentration must be earned through Oklahoma City University.

Track Requirements
30 total credit hours

Communication Skills
A college graduate should have highly developed communication skills and be able to communicate to others effectively orally and in writing. Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics and connection between language and the learning process, and should be able to critique their own and others’ written and oral presentations.

Math, Science and Technology
Adult learners should be able to understand how they fit in the natural world around them using the scientific methods. This area includes concepts in the sciences, technology and mathematics, the method of inquiry and quantitative and critical thinking skills that give the learner the ability to measure, reason and apply those skills to problem solving.

Social and Behavioral Sciences
Courses of study in this area explore various cultures throughout the world. Adult learners should have an understanding of the United States’ history, government, and political system, as well as demonstrate awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity. Studies in human behavior also lead to a better understanding of relationships regarding gender, race, and class.

Humanities
A college education should direct learners to appreciate works of visual art, dance, theater, music and expression in literature. Humanities also include philosophy, comparative religion and foreign language. This area also provides and opportunity to compare cultures through creative processes.

Wellness
Today’s adults should have an understanding how personal health and wellness is maintained and how the environment in which they live affects overall health. Personal lifestyles, community health issues and decision in health and safety can be addressed in this area.

Professional Development
Your choice of courses that may or may not fit into one of the above categories: Students may use these hours to investigate a particular area of study to meet personal and professional interests and goals.