Liberal Studies Courses: Diverse Studies. Consistent Excellence.

Core Competencies – Dive into your MSU-N liberal arts education by developing a solid foundation in reading and writing, math, science, social science, and history. These foundational courses enhance critical reasoning skills.

Social and Cultural Awareness – Explore how history and politics shape the world around us and what role this unique culture plays in the emerging future.

Leadership – Develop your own leadership qualities through a combination of classes, including community leadership, economics, sociology, and speech.

Learning Outcomes for Liberal Studies, BA

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of knowledge and methods from disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts.
  • Be able to give a compelling, focused, well-organized and well-delivered argument on a research topic that demonstrates the ability to engage in perspective-taking.
  • Be able to consider multiple perspectives; discuss critical assumptions, findings and alternative interpretations; and draw well-founded and cautious conclusions, integrating knowledge and modes of thinking from two or more disciplines.
  • Understand the significant ideas, concepts, structures and value within and across disciplines, including theoretical, ethical, and practical implications, interdisciplinary connections between two or more liberal arts areas.

Bachelor's in Liberal Studies: Solid Preparation for the Future. 

  • Pursue a liberal arts education at MSU-Northern that emphasizes critical thinking and problem solving across all areas of focus.
  • Be ready for the workforce with well-developed written and verbal communications skills that employers today value.
  • Focus on advanced areas of study in the humanities and social sciences.

Liberal Studies Program Faculty: Serious Scholars. Student-Focused.

  • Study with Liberal Arts professors who use their own ongoing educational pursuits to enhance the classroom setting for their students.
  • Learn from qualified educators at MSU-Northern who are published authors in a variety of fields and who focus on sharing that passion for knowledge.
  • Establish solid relationships with the Liberal Arts program faculty members who are dedicated to helping students succeed beyond college.

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