Applied Liberal Studies

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The certificate in Applied Liberal Studies is a 12-credit concentration of classes that focus on expanding students’ foundations in the humanities, arts, and social sciences. The sequence culminates in a capstone course in Technical and Professional Writing or an Applied Liberal Studies Seminar.

Students may apply up to 9 hours of transfer credit toward the certificate. To earn the certificate, students must earn a C or better in all courses included in the certificate and complete the certificate alongside their chosen degree.

**Course offering frequency subject to change**

Certificate Core

Students take 9 credits from the following (at least 3 at the 3000-level). Students may transfer up to 9 credits (2000-level and above).

AMH 2010 - American History to 1877 Credits: 3
AMH 2020 - American History Since 1877 Credits: 3
AMH 2930 - Special Topics Credits: 1-3
ECO 3930 - Special Topics Credits: 3
HIS 3930 - Special Topics in History Credits: 3
HUM 2020 - Introduction to the Humanities Credits: 3
HUM 2022 - Explorations in the Humanities Credits: 3
HUM 3930 - Special Topics in the Humanities Credits: 3
LIT 2000 - Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
LIT 3930 - Special Topics in Literature and Culture Credits: 3

Certificate Capstone

Students select 3 credits from the following to serve as the certificate capstone. Students must have completed 9-credits that count toward the certificate to enroll in either of these courses.

ENC 4930 - Advanced Study in Technical and Professional Writing Credits: 3
IDS 4930 - Applied Liberal Studies Seminar Credits: 3