Bachelor of Science/Liberal Studies Major
English Track

The Bachelor of Liberal Studies Major- English is a unique major.  It offers you the opportunity not only to develop skills related to English, but you also get a chance to tailor your major based on your future plans.  It is a much more diverse major than traditional majors and can provide you with better preparation for continued studies or employment.  It is through this degree that you can learn how to make a career in English work in the real world.

How Does It Work?

As you look at the major, you will notice that there are three components, or steps, that allow you to specifically design your major according to your educational needs.  Let's look at each one separately.

Component 1 - General Education Requirements

To help keep your educational experience broad enough to deal with the reality of the real world marketplace, this degree requires that you complete a series of General Education Courses.  These courses include:

6 hrs    English Composition I & II
3 hrs    Principles of Speech
3 hrs    Philosophy or Modern Culture & Christianity
2 hrs    Fitness and Wellness
1 hr      P.E. Activity or Varsity Sport
3 hrs    Math
4 hrs    Science
3 hrs    Personal Finance or Marriage & Family
2 hrs    Computer Literacy
3 hrs    History
3 hrs    Psychology or Sociology
6 hrs    Bible Survey Course I & II
3 hrs    Old Testament Course
3 hrs    New Testament Course
4 hrs    Humanities

Component 2 - English Track

In order to receive this degree, you need to choose two tracks.  Since you are reading this page, we will assume that your first track choice is English.  Some of the classes you may be taking might include:

Component 3 - Choose Your Second Track

Since the Liberal Studies Major allows you to shape your educational program according to your specific needs; you will need to choose a second track.  What do you want to do with your education in English?   How you answer that question will determine what your second track will be. Do you want to teach English?  Then you may want to choose Drama as a second track.  Do you want to become an independent writer?  Then you may want to choose Small Business Management as a second track.  Below, you will find the concentrations you may choose from, and the tracks related to each.

Humanities Concentration
(Tracks in Art, Drama, Music, or Literature)

Science & Mathematics Concentration
(Tracks in Biological/Environmental Science, Health Careers, or Aviation & Science)

Philosophy & Religion Concentration
(Tracks in Biblical Literature, Practical Ministry, or Applied Ministry)

Business Concentration
(Tracks in Business, Management, Small Business Management, Accounting, or Computer Applications)

Sports Science & Health Concentration
(Tracks in Recreation, Sports/Coaching, Exercise Science, or Sports Management)

Social Science Concentration
(Tracks in Psychology/Sociology, History/Political Science, Criminal Justice, Psychology or Sociology)

If you would like to see the course offerings related to any of these tracks, check out the Liberal Studies section of our catalogue.

 

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