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Maryville University Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies online

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Maryville University Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies online

Develop your thought-leadership skills to thrive and stand out as a leader in diverse professional settings — equipped to communicate effectively, drive culture, design strategies, and solve workplace challenges.

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About the program

  • Connect your curriculum to your career goals:

    Customize your program with courses in professional disciplines, such as accounting, business, marketing, healthcare management, and cybersecurity.

  • Build up a transferable skill set:

    Develop widely applicable skills and knowledge in communication, cultural understanding, critical thinking, problem solving, ethical awareness, and digital literacy.

  • Transfer credits to complete your degree sooner:

    Graduate in as few as 24 months (full time) or 42 months (part time) if you’ve previously earned college credits.

Curriculum

The online BA in liberal studies from Maryville University is a multidisciplinary program designed to help you develop a well-rounded, customizable and transferable skill set — preparing you for almost any role in any industry. The faculty offer a broad range of expertise in their focus areas — from philosophy to economics — applying emerging concepts and practices to your curriculum. Through courses that balance historical and contemporary perspectives on topics relevant to world culture and events, you’ll develop a unique and marketable knowledge base for your career.

The 128-credit curriculum is made up of:


  • Liberal studies major courses:

    Build a comprehensive foundation in humanities and social sciences to help broaden your worldview and strengthen your cultural competencies. Study history, philosophy, art history, literature, social science, and other areas as they relate to modern culture.

  • Liberal studies professional disciplines:

    Customize your program to support your career goals. Choose from specialized courses in professional disciplines such as accounting, business administration, communication, criminal justice and criminology, cybersecurity, financial services, forensic psychology, healthcare management, management information systems, marketing, or organizational leadership.

  • Elective courses:

    Broaden your education and development with coursework that will influence the way you approach problems and tasks, nurture interpersonal relationships, and provide creative leadership.

Learner testimonials

If you start, finish it. Pursue your dreams to the end. Maryville offers a lot of help; they will walk with you from beginning to end.

Junah Castil, Class of 2022

I ended up being really happy that I chose Maryville. It’s online, and the price was comparable to all the surrounding universities, so it ended up being a good choice. Online learning is everything I expected it to be. It was so flexible with my work and family life that it’s just been a fairly smooth sail.

Danielle Van Komen, Class of 2019

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Admissions

Benefit from a straightforward and hassle-free application process, with guidance from a dedicated admissions advisor. No application fees or entrance exams are required, and you can choose to start in the fall, spring, or summer. Maryville University is transfer-credit friendly and will even request transcripts on your behalf. Applicants who don’t meet the GPA requirements may be considered for provisional admission for certain programs.

To complete an application, you’ll need to submit:

  • A simplified, no-cost online application that takes 20 minutes to complete

  • Your high school diploma or GED

  • Official high school transcripts, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

Maryville University admissions

Early access process

Maryville’s Early Access program allows you to earn up to 12 credits toward your master’s degree as you complete the required coursework for your undergraduate degree. Once you’ve completed at least 90 credit hours or more of your bachelor’s degree (with a GPA of 3.25 or higher), you may be eligible to get a head start on your master’s degree. Graduate-level Early Access courses are billed at the undergraduate tuition rate — so you can save time and money. Contact an admissions advisor to learn more.

Frequently asked questions

What can I do with a BA in liberal studies?

A bachelor’s degree in liberal studies equips you with a broad range of skills that are applicable to almost any role or industry. While some careers may require graduate degrees, advanced training, or licensure, graduates can pursue jobs such as:

  • Business manager

  • Information security analyst

  • Advertising or public relations manager

  • Entry-level manager

  • Human resource specialist

  • Training and development specialist

  • Speech writer

  • Project coordinator

  • Urban planner or city manager

  • Teacher

What professional disciplines are offered in this program?

Maryville University’s online BA in liberal studies offers a comprehensive exploration of subjects such as literature, philosophy, and the social and physical sciences. The program includes two core discipline areas: Humanities and Social Science. Additionally, you can complement your liberal arts degree by selecting a professional concentration.

Is this program accredited?

Yes, it is. Maryville University proudly holds regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Maryville has maintained accreditation from the HLC since 1941, and this status was most recently reaffirmed in 2015.