Liberal Studies is an interdisciplinary program of 120 credits designed for transfer and advanced students. This degree allows for students to create their own program by having the option of choosing 2-3 concentrations areas to focus on. The potential to apply Prior Learning credits towards their degree makes Liberal Studies a particularly appealing program for non-traditional students with professional work experience. Up to 36 Experiential Learning credits may be applied toward the degree. Students interested in applying such credits take INT 196B Prior Learning Assessment (2 credits) as part of their Open Elective credits.
When choosing a concentration, the student works closely with advisers from the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences in order to construct a meaningful and coherent educational experience. Pace University offers both an on-campus and and online Liberal Studies major.
Suggested Major Concentrations:
Main: Criminal Justice, Economics, English/Literature, History, Latin American Studies, Psychology, or
Sociology/Anthropology
Second: African/African American Studies, East Asian Studies, Communication & Media Studies, Media &Communication Arts, or Media & Communication Arts, or Philosophy and Religious Studies
Third: American Studies, Film & Screen Studies, Political Science, or Women's & Gender Studies
*Please speak to your advisor about additional options.
Major Completion Summary
Major Completion Summary
Requirement |
Credits |
University Core Requirements |
44 |
Major Requirements |
32 |
Open Electives |
0-44 |
Total Credits |
120 |
University Core Requirements (44 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 28-30 |
ENG 110 | Composition | 3 |
ENG 120 | Critical Writing | 4 |
ENG 201 | Writing in the Disciplines | 3-4 |
COM 200 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| 3-4 |
| 3-4 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
1 | 3 |
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Major Requirements (32-33 Credits)
Course List
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Open Electives (0-44 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
2 | 0-44 |
Total Credits | 0-44 |