Liberal Arts, B.S.

Student Learning Outcomes for the BSLA Program

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 - 42 hours

English Composition - 6 hours
Humanities/Fine Arts - 9 hours*
Natural Science - 3 hours
Mathematics - 3 hours (College Algebra or higher)
Natural Science/Math - 3 hours
Social/Behavioral Science - 9 hours*
Health/Physical Education - 3 hours
Biblical Studies - 6 hours**

These hours are in addition and separate from the hours in the program requirements.

*Maximum 8 hours in one discipline
**If you have not had Biblical Studies courses, online options are available at JBU – talk with your advisor if you need to fulfill this requirement

Courses specified by the division - 39 hours

Emphases Options - 12 hours (must choose at least one emphasis)

Communication Emphasis - 12 hours from the following

Politics and Ethics - 12 hours from the following

Additional approved college credit (hours outside of the program) - 31 hours

These hours should be chosen in consultation with your advisor.