Liberal Arts 
Bachelor of Arts
The College of Liberal Arts prides itself in educating students for life. Designed to enhance personal and professional growth, this undergraduate degree supports a life of intellectual exploration, integrated learning, and personal development. Providing students with cutting-edge information about today's society, Colorado State's liberal arts course work is applicable to virtually every career in the private, public and nonprofit sectors.
A Liberal Arts degree will not only increase your employment marketability, it will advance and refine your competencies for new employment responsibilities. Featuring interdisciplinary studies in communication and public affairs, with additional emphasis in political science and economics, this program can accommodate a variety of previous course work while offering the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today's workplace.
Program Requirements
This degree completion program is designed for students who have completed at least 60 semester hours of transferable college credit at the community college level with a GPA of 2.0 or better and individuals who have completed an A.A. or A.S. degree at a Colorado community college. Prior transcripts are evaluated to determine academic status in relation to satisfying degree program requirements, including both general education courses equivalent to Colorado State core curriculum and all prerequisites for upper division, junior- and senior-level work.
A total of 42 upper-division credits (300 - 400 level) are required to complete the program, with a minimum of 30 upper-division credits earned at Colorado State University. The number of courses you will need to complete your degree will depend primarily on how many earlier credits transfer. Since online degree completion is tailored to meet your schedule, your learning style and your intensity of study, the program's duration will vary among students.
Students are encouraged to complete any outstanding general education courses and lower division prerequisites as they pursue formal admission to Colorado State University.
After receiving my AA degree from Colorado Mountain College, I faced the dilemma of which college to attend for my BA. I did not look forward to driving to classes several times each week and moving was not an option. When I learned about CSU's online Social Sciences degree program, I was thrilled. I can access class information and complete assignments at my convenience and still travel, ski, and watch the elk migrate past my home. While the online degree program may not be compatible with students who need socialization and personal interaction with instructors, it has been perfect for me.
- Cheyrl Varvil
Program Curriculum
Courses are offered during the fall and spring semesters only.
Communication and Public Affairs (21 credits required)
A minimum of 12 credits must be 300 - 400 level, however additional courses from this category may be necessary to reach the required 42 upper-division credits.
- ANTH 318 - Peoples and Cultures of the Southwest (3 cr.)
- CO 301C - Writing in the Disciplines (3 cr.)
- GR 320 - Cultural Geography (3 cr.)
- JTC 301 - Business Communication (3 cr.)
- JTC 350 - Public Relations (3 cr.)
- JTC 361 - Writing for Specialized Magazines (3 cr.)
- JTC 413 - New Communication Technologies and Society (3 cr.)
- SOC 330 - Social Stratification (3 cr.)
- SPCM 420 - Political Communication (3 cr.)
- SPCM 449 - Law & Policy of Communication Technologies (3 cr.)
Economics (15 credits required)
Prerequisites for the following courses count towards the completion of this category.
Political Science (15 credits required)
Prerequisites for the following courses count towards the completion of this category.
Arts & Humanities (6 credits required)
Capstone
Students should take this course during their graduating semester.
Application and Admission Requirements
Contact the program coordinator for eligibility and transfer evaluation. You will be contacted to make an appointment to meet with an adviser, by phone or in-person, to discuss your initial plan of study and current placement in the program. Download the Check Sheet to assist with this process.
This program follows the general admission requirements and procedures.
More Information
Frances Betts
(970) 491-0675
fbetts@learn.colostate.edu
Degree at a Glance
Delivery
Online. On-campus attendance is not required to complete this program.
Total Credits
120 credits. A minimum of 42 credits must be upper-division. 30 credits must be CSU credits.
Tuition
$249 per credit
Time Frame
The program duration will vary based on your learning style, intensity of study, previous course work, and career objectives. Courses are not offered during the summer.
Designed For
Community college graduates, students interested in graduate study and needing to complete undergraduate degree, military personnel and those who made themselves a promise.