Liberal Arts, B.S.

Student Learning Outcomes for the BS in Liberal Arts

Moral and Ethical Judgment - Make moral and ethical judgments based upon a Christian worldview.
Communication Media - Utilize various communications media to develop civic engagement.
Analyzing Issues - Demonstrate the ability to draw upon historical knowledge in order to analyze relevant historical and contemporary issues.
Engaged Citizenship - Demonstrate engaged citizenship by developing a broad understanding of social and political issues.
Understanding Human Behavior - Demonstrate an understanding of human behavior and how it impacts a person’s worldview.
Utilizing Personal Strengths - Demonstrate an understanding of one’s own strengths and how to utilize them.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts (BSLA) degree

General Education - 35 hours

English Composition - 6 hours
Humanities/Fine Arts - 9 hours*
Natural Science - 3 hours
Mathematics - 3 hours
Social/Behavioral Science - 6 hours
Health/Physical Education - 2 hours
Biblical Studies - 6 hours**

*Maximum 8 hours in one discipline

**If you have not had Biblical Studies courses, options are available at JBU – talk with your advisor if you need to fulfill this requirement

Courses specified by the division - 27 hours

Emphases Options - must choose at least one emphasis

Communication Emphasis - 12 hours selected from the following

Politics and Ethics - 12 hours

Additional approved college credit - 46 hours

These hours should be chosen in consultation with your academic advisor.

Minimum total semester hours - 120

In order to graduate, each BSLA major must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (4.0 scale) or above for all degree work and 2.25 in the major.