Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts

National Louis University's Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts is for people who are interested in getting a liberal arts education with the ability to study one or more specialized areas of interest.

Consider getting your Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Studies at National Louis University (NLU) if you:

• Want to gain a well-rounded education in the liberal arts
• Want to pursue in-depth study in more than one topic
• Would like to transfer credits from another college
• Need the flexibility to take classes during the day, evening or on weekends

Why NLU for Liberal Arts

In 1886, NLU was created as a learning institution with the ultimate goal of helping others and supporting communities so they could grow and prosper. Today NLU continues to carry out its original mission by developing programs that are designed to help students succeed in getting their bachelor’s degrees. NLU's Liberal Arts program offers students the opportunity to study what interests them most, in convenient on-campus and blended online formats.

We Make it Convenient to Earn Your Degree

NLU recognizes many students are balancing work and family while in school, so courses are scheduled to accommodate those important commitments. With a small class size model that provides students with a support network for study and professional development, students in NLU’s Liberal Arts program can count on a personalized education.

What You Will Learn

• Creative problem solving and trouble shooting techniques
• Communication skills through team projects, oral and written assignments
• A focused area of study from your choice of a variety of majors and minors

Students may choose either two majors or one major and two minors from the following concentrations:

• Majors
• Art
• Biology
• English
• Mathematics
• Physical Science
• Psychology/Human Development
• Psychology
• Social Science

• Minors
• Art
• Biology
• English
• Mathematics
• Music
• Philosophy/Religion
• Physical Science
• Psychology/Human Development
• Psychology
• Science
• Social Science

Career Outlook

Statistics from the Federal Government and private organizations indicate that people who major in liberal arts often do well in the job market. Liberal arts students' employment and earnings have increased over time, and more liberal arts graduates are reporting employment that relates to their degree.¹ Those who study liberal arts can pursue a range of careers, including marketing, advertising, journalism, education and customer service, as well as graduate study in any major and minor areas. Most entry-level positions require people who can learn quickly and solve problems—skills in which liberal arts students often excel.

Additional Program Requirements

Upper level hours must total 25 quarter hours. For a double minor, each minor must have a minimum of 10 quarter hours of upper- level credit. Of the total 25 required upper-level hours, 15 quarter hours must be taken at NLU. For a double minor, each minor must have a minimum of 5 quarter hours of the 10 required upper-level hours taken at NLU.

General education courses (except LAM110 College Mathematics and LAM106 Basic Statistics) are included in the major and minor concentrations.

Admission Requirements

All applicants must meet NLU's general admission requirements. Refer to the appropriate application checklist available online at www.nl.edu/applyonline.

ACT/SAT scores are required if the applicant is a first-time freshman or a transfer student entering with less than 15 quarter hours of transferable credit and is under the age of 21.

¹ Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Winter 2007–08 www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2007/winter/art01.pdf