Liberal Studies

The Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies at Texas A&M University-Central Texas allows students to combine interests in multiple academic programs into one curriculum. The result is a degree that better meets the variety of educational and professional goals today’s students aspire to achieve. Our program is well suited for both non-traditional students who have spent time in the workforce or started their academic journey, as well as traditional students who want to explore diverse interests.

As a Liberal Studies major, you will become a resourceful critical thinker and communicator. These skills will provide a practical and meaningful framework which you can leverage across a wide range of careers and professional endeavors.

Talk to an A&M-Central Texas academic advisor, online or in person, for prospective student advising, undergraduate advising, and help with a range of other issues.

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Included in liberalartsedu.org's 2022 Regional Analysis of Most Affordable Liberal Studies Programs

From liberalartsedu.org: Altogether, a bachelor of liberal arts degree offers a powerful combination of knowledge and reasoning skills that can be put to use in almost any industry. We built this list to help you find world-class universities teaching those skills at the lowest tuition rates in the country.

Here's more of what they said about our program:

Tuition cost is $7,411 less than the regional average for similar programs!

• Also offers: MS in Liberal Studies
• Ranked as one of the most ethnically diverse schools in the U.S.
• Outstanding student engagement through a low, 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio

On-campus or online, Texas A&M – Central Texas’ BS in Liberal Studies offers an affordable, interdisciplinary course of study (bachelor’s completion) that’s built for both traditional and non-traditional students alike. Explore an area of interest to you… build upon your professional skills… prepare for graduate school – whatever your goals, Texas A&M – Central Texas will get you where you want to be, thanks to the option of in-person or distance-based courses, and an outstanding selection of minor options. Choose from three minors and create a program that’s uniquely you.

Transfer Pathways:

The direct & affordable path from your community college to a BS Liberal Studies degree!

A&M-Central Texas offers customized transfer pathways leading to the BS Liberal Studies degree for students at these colleges. Don't see your college or degree program? Contact us, and we'll create one for you specifically!

See all pathways from all partner colleges.

• If you are planning to start your study at an A&M-Central Texas partner college, our Transfer Pathways help you identify the specific courses you will need in each semester, from freshman through graduation!
• If you are already attending an A&M-Central Texas partner college, Transfer Pathways show you the quickest path to a bachelor's degree, with no extra classroom time and no wasted credit hours.
• If you attend or plan to attend another college, A&M-Central Texas will create a customized pathway just for you, and update it with you each semester as you move toward your degree!
• Or use one of our transfer guides, which lead you to an Education BAS degree by showing typical freshman and sophmore classes:
  • Transfer Guide
  • Transfer Guide with Music Minor
• Contact us: We're here to help you graduate on time and with less student debt.