The Palmetto College Online Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies is issued by
USC Columbia.
Overview
Businesses and organizations need employees who can write and speak clearly, manage and solve problems and function creatively and effectively in the real world. Your Liberal Studies degree will prepare you for success in these critical areas through a multidisciplinary program you will design with an experienced advisor. The degree allows you to address your interests, offering the opportunity for study in one of two fields: social and behavioral sciences or arts and humanities.
The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies degree requires 120 hours. In addition to
general education and elective requirements, students will earn 27 hours in their
major option. Students will earn 12 hours in a concentration area different from their
major. All students in this program also must take South Carolina studies, complete
an internship and take a senior capstone course.
See the curriculum
Prerequisites & Requirements
Students must have 60 hours of previous college credit to apply for this online degree program. If you haven't earned your hours yet, you can do so at any of our Palmetto College campuses statewide, or at any technical college. To find out if you're qualified to apply for this program, please contact a Palmetto College advisor.
Total requirements for this degree: 120 hours
Major requirements available online: 48 hours
GPA: 2.25 (on a 4.0 scale)
Program Length
If you’re a full-time student, the program should take about two years—the same as
if you were attending class in-person. If you work, you may need to take a lighter
course load.
Talk to an advisor about how to balance Palmetto College classes with your schedule.
Important Dates
We strongly encourage you to submit all official credentials within two weeks of applying.
Summer I 2018 - (Classes begin May 14, 2018): April 1 2018 for transfers and readmits. Transcripts for all completed work (and other required materials) must be received by April 1, 2018. May 1 2018 If you are not a change of campus/system transfer student, you are eligible to apply for Fall 2018.
Summer II 2018 - (Classes beginning July 9, 2018): June 1 2018 for all student types. Transcripts for all completed work (and other required materials) must be received by May 1, 2018.
FALL 2018 – 16 weeks (Classes begin August 23 2018): July 1 2018 for transfers and readmits. Transcripts for all completed coursework through Spring 2018 must be received by June 1, 2018. Summer 2017 coursework must be received by August 1, 2018. July 15 2018 for change of campus/system transfers. If you are not a change of campus/system transfer student, you are eligible to apply for Fall II 2018 or a subsequent term.
FALL I 2018 – 8 weeks (Classes begin August 23 2018): July 1 2018 for transfers and readmits. Transcripts for all completed coursework through Spring 2018 must be received by June 1, 2018. Summer 2017 coursework must be received by August 1, 2018. July 15 2018 for change of campus/system transfers. If you are not a change of campus/system transfer student, you are eligible to apply for Fall II 2018 or a subsequent term.
FALL II 2018 (Classes begin October 22, 2018): September 15 2018 for transfers and readmits. Transcripts for all completed coursework must be received by August 15, 2018.October 1 2018 for change of campus/system transfers. If you are not a change of campus/system transfer student, you are eligible to apply for a subsequent term..
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If you've already talked to a Palmetto College advisor, just follow the application instructions for this degree.