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Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Make a difference in a complex world.
Degree Type
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Bachelor of Arts
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Bachelor of Science
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Honors Bachelor of Arts
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Honors Bachelor of Science
College
College of Liberal Arts
Catalog Link
Liberal Studies
In an increasingly complex world, people who can think critically, communicate effectively and collaborate to solve problems are valued in any number of career fields. You could be one of them.
Liberal studies at OSU-Cascades is a highly flexible program you can customize to fit your interests and career goals. Choose a pre-designed theme in fine arts, humanities and social studies or work with an advisor to design your own program of study. You’ll graduate with a breadth and depth of knowledge to make a positive impact in any career.
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Small class sizes
Build strong relationships in afun and creative environment.
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Design your own degree
Choose a course of study aligned with your interests and goals.
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Tell a human story
Understand how complex issues affect real people.
Program Details
A total of 180 quarter credits are required to graduate, including 60 upper-division credits. Requirements include:
- OSU Core Education
- College of Liberal Arts Core
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science requirements
- Liberal studies major
- Electives if need to complete 180 total credits
Degree Guides
Liberal Studies Degree Guide
Plan of Study and Theme
Transfer Guides
Using the following course forecast information students will plan ahead and work with their advisor to create and update academic plans.
Once you complete this program, discover all the learning outcomes you'll achieve.
Careers
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What comes after graduation?
Liberal Studies graduates bring big-picture thinking to diverse fields. Whether you're headed into education, communications, public service, business, or law, your custom-built curriculum prepares you to lead, adapt and make an impact.
- Analyst
- Anthropologist
- Archivist
- Attorney
- Author
- Broadcaster
- Community Relations
- Consultant
- Content Writer
- Copywriter
- Curator
- Editor
- Foreign Service Officer
- Grant Writer
- Interpreter
- Journalist
- Legislative Assistant
- Lobbyist
- Management
- Minister
- Museum Director
- Paralegal
- Police Officer
- Policy Analyst
- Politician
- Professor
- Public Administrator
- Public Relations Director
- Publicist
- Recruiter
- Social Worker
- Teacher
- Urban/Regional Planner
Campaign Manager, Oregon Corporate Accountability Act
Judicial Law Clerk, US Tax Court
Wholesale Accounts Specialist, Aspen Skiing Company
VP Business Development Officer, TCI Business Capital
Group Services, Mt. Bachelor, Inc.
Outreach Director, F Street Solutions
Web Marketing Specialist, Smart Solutions
Public Affairs Specialist, Newport Veterans Medical Center
Environmental Specialist, COCC
Teacher, Super English Surat Thani
Producer/Cinematographer, Hill Shadow Pictures
Corporate Sales Manager, Heathman Hotel
Human Resources Consultant, Oregon State University
Merchandiser, Columbia Distributing
Anthropologist, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Librarian, Deschutes Public Library
Environmental Coordinator, Bureau of Land Management
The Environmental Center
Bend Bulletin
Laboratory for American Conversation
Latino Community Association
Sisters Park and Recreation
St. Vincent De Paul
$
92
k
average annual salary
Urban and Regional Planners, Bureau of Labor Statistics
14
%
projected growth
Urban and Regional Planners, Bureau of Labor Statistics
91
%
employed or in graduate school or military within 6 mo.
OSU-Cascades-wide
Courses
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What types of classes will I attend?
- History of Design
- Small Group Communication
- Studies in Nonfiction
- Introduction to Rhetorical Theory
- Community Dialogue
- Peoples of the World-Africa Anthropology
- 20th Century Europe
- Modern Political Thought
- Abnormal Psychology
- Writing for the Web
- American Women Writers
- American Culture and Vietnam
- Cultural Codes in Communication
- The American Novel - Beginnings to Chopin
Student Spotlight
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Where she thrives
Alexa Tawzer loves writing and reading science fiction and fantasy. But one communications class proved to this Honors College student that what fascinates her is human conversation. So much so that she joined Professor Natalie Dollar’s Community Dialogue project to research how people discuss and debate — and find agreement. It’s been a journey from being homeschooled, to attending community college, to finally landing at OSU-Cascades. Now with a Finley Academic Excellence Scholarship and a passion for how people connect, this Bend Beav’s future is launching.
Alumni Spotlight
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OSU Fulbright student
Marichelle Gurski graduated in 2021 with a bachelor of arts degree in liberal studies with a focus in psychology from OSU-Cascades. With the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Germany, Marichelle will use her five years of German language study, TEFL certification, and prior teaching experience in special education to build relationships with her students in a German classroom. She hopes to further explore German values, policies, art, and literature and expand on her abilities as a culturally competent educator. Upon return, Marichelle plans to earn a master’s degree in German and Psychology and make steps toward becoming a professor with a global perspective.
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