B.A. in Liberal StudiesB.A. in Liberal Studies
This is a new program; please contact admissions staff for launch date.
The Educational Objectives for the B.A. in Liberal Studies include:
- To develop a liberal vision based on an understanding of consciousness and culture which can be carried forward to engage and transform the professions of Psychology, Business, Education, and the Arts.
- To develop information, communication, and social entrepreneurial competencies.
- To develop creative inquiry and writing skills.
- To develop leadership capacities which further professional engagement.
Graduation Requirements for B.A. in Liberal Studies
- Students are required to complete 180 units of coursework of which between 60 to 80 units are completed at Meridian. A minimum of 100 units need to be completed at other institutions including all General Education Requirements.
- Students are expected to complete a Creative Action Project (Capstone). This project may be completed individually or collaboratively.
Curriculum Overview
| FIRST YEAR | SECOND YEAR |
| FALL Consciousness, Culture, & Social Transformation I Transformative Education I Leadership & Creative Inquiry I |
FALL Human Development I Media & Contemporary Culture Collaborative & Cultural Leadership I |
| WINTER Consciousness, Culture, & Social Transformation II Transformative Education II Leadership & Creative Inquiry II |
WINTER Human Development II Diversity & Cultural Praxis Collaborative & Cultural Leadership II |
| SPRING Organization Development & Transformation I Information & Communication Studies Leadership & Creative Inquiry III |
SPRING Democracy, Conflict & Sustainability I Art & Sustainability Collaborative & Cultural Leadership III |
| SUMMER Organization Development & Transformation II Creative Writing Leadership & Creative Inquiry IV |
SUMMER Democracy, Conflict & Sustainability II Generative Entrepreneurship Collaborative & Cultural Leadership IV |
This overview is illustrative only; curricular choices are geared to the Monthly or Blended learning format.
This curriculum is revised periodically and subject to change. Selected courses in the Monthly format also have an online component.