Foundations in Liberal Studies

Spring 2025 > Humanities & Social Sciences > FAHS.2130 > 031

Course No: FAHS.2130-031; SIS Class Nbr: 5294; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Open

Course Description

Foundations of Liberal Studies is a required course for all BLA majors. This course examines the value and importance of drawing on several academic disciplines to understand issues that are too complex to be addressed effectively using any single discipline. Using a case study approach, we will examine how the elements of various disciplines can be integrated and synthesized to understand and give voice to complex issues dealing with health, environment, governance, peace and conflict, etc. Upon completing the course, students will be able to view the courses in their tow BLA concentrations from an interdisciplinary perspective by observing how elements of each discipline can contribute to the understanding of global problems. These skills will be applied in the BLA Capstone Course.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: BLA Maj & ENGL.1010 or 1020 College Writing 1 or 2, or HONR.1100 or equivalent.
  • Core Codes: CTPS, SRE, SUSTAINABI
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Patricia White
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Spring: Jan 21 to May 08
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155 | Pay as little as $238/mo for this course.
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  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: B.L.A. in Liberal Arts

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