What are Liberal Studies?

Liberal Studies, sometimes referred to as integrated or interdisciplinary studies, refers to academic work in a number of disciplines that leads to an expanded understanding of the human condition and the world around us.  As a College of Liberal Studies student, you will learn to think critically and analytically and to apply new ideas to everyday life and work situations.

What can I do with a degree from the College of Liberal Studies? 

In a rapidly changing world, interdisciplinary education is essential to meet the personal needs of individuals as well as the needs of society. Graduates of the College of Liberal Studies are qualified for a number of professions in a wide variety of fields, a list of which can be found below.  On average, College graduates earn more income than non-College graduates over the course of their working careers and qualify for positions with greater organizational and managerial responsibilities.  The BA degree also prepares graduates for the pursuit of advanced and professional degrees.  Finally, the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree can be an inspiration for friends and family to do the same, thereby enriching their lives at the personal and professional levels and encouraging participation in the work of active citizenship.

Careers for BA Graduates

• Administrative Officer
  
• Employment Interviewer
  
• Human Resource Manager
  
• Writer
  
• Journalist
  
• Advertising Agent
  
• Legislative Analyst
  
• Sales Representative
  
• Convention/meeting planner
  
• Admissions Counselor
  
• Insurance agent
  
• Activities Director
  
• Career Guidance Counselor
  
• Customer Service Coordinator/Representative
  
• Loan Officer
  
• Office Manager
  
• University Lecturer
  
• Social Services Administrator/Coordinator/Counselor
  
• Daycare Provider/Teacher
  
• Parole Officer
  
• Student Personnel Worker
  
• Critic
  
• Editorial Assistant
  
• College Advisor

Employers of BA Graduates

• Courts and correctional institutions
  
• Banks
  
• Hotels and Resorts
  
• Non-profit organizations
  
• Retail Companies
  
• Colleges/Universities
  
• Professional Associations
  
• Federal/State Agencies

Application Deadlines
(Online and On-Site Options)

• Fall Session I – July 15th (Extended to August 1st)
• Fall Session II – September  15th
• Spring Session I – December 15th
• Spring Session II – February 15th
• Summer Session – May 1st


Additional Resources

• Course Descriptions
• Degree Plans
• Tuition and Fees
• Military Tuition Waivers
• Residency Requirements
• Scholarships and Awards
• Alpha Sigma Lambda
  


CLS Prospective Student Services Team

• Aaron Jones, Recruitment Coordinator
• Kelly Collyar, Recruitment Specialist
• Lori Johnson Tulsa Area Recruitment Specialist
  
• Tony McCoy, Admissions Specialist
  

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