Liberal Arts & Sciences

B.G.S.

Overview: 

Writing. Research. Language. World Culture. Science. Communication.

You want an education that gives you the full educational experience, but you just can't narrow it down.

With the Liberal Arts & Sciences- BGS degree program you can explore over 40 different undergraduate majors offered in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Design your education around your interests while focusing on World Culture or Language, and the Natural Sciences. If you are concerned about connecting all the pieces of such a diverse educational experience - we've got you covered with a specially designed Senior Capstone course. You will learn how to interpret, communicate, and act upon your liberal arts education to demonstrate to a wide range of future employers that you have the skills they need.

We know there's nothing better than being a Jayhawk and attending classes on Mount Oread. But we also know that sometimes life unexpectedly takes you in different directions- Therefore, the Liberal Arts & Sciences-BGS degree is also offered online as a degree completion program.

Career options: 

Employers are looking for the critical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills earned as a Liberal Arts & Sciences graduate. Don't just take our word for it:

 “The formula for businesses trying to compete in today’s economy is simple: hire employees with mental agility, leadership and passion to navigate constant change – in other words, hire those who are liberally educated.” - A.G. Lafley, former CEO and Chairman of Procter & Gamble 

"The top three best paid majors from liberal arts: Languages and cultures, English, and a degree in liberal arts like the one from from the College Online." -Wall Street Journal, May 15th, 2014

For more career options, visit the KU Career Center website.


Liberal Arts & Sciences Program

http://clas.ku.edu/
thecollegeonline.ku.edu
785-864-3500
Majors Marketplace
Advisor name: 
Cindy Thompson
Advisor title: 
Academic Advisor
Advisor email: 
cindy.thompson@ku.edu
Advisor name: 
Samantha Montague
Advisor title: 
Online Program Coordinator
Advisor email: 
smontag@ku.edu
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