Sample TESU BA Liberal Studies Degree Plan

=Generic BALS Degree Plan= This is a generic degree plan that applies to Thomas Edison State University for a BALS (Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies) with no concentration as of December of 2020. Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan.

General Education Requirements
See the GE Requirements Roadmap for suggestions.

Part A. Upper Level
15 credits required. Two or more different areas must be included within concentration to provide breadth of knowledge in the Liberal Studies Area.

Important: Not every UL credit will apply to every Liberal Studies degree. Please verify with an academic advisor before attempting any course. These are only examples of possible courses to take. There are many others available from self-study options such as BYU, IS of Idaho, University of Arkansas, etc. or from local community colleges.

Part B. Liberal Studies
15 credits required; maximum of 6 credits can be 100-level.

Liberal Arts Capstone
Must be taken at TESU. There is an alternative 6-credit capstone available that provides hands-on experience.

Electives
27 credits required.

See the GE Requirements Roadmap for suggestions.