Liberal Studies, B.A.

Timeless Skills for Life and Career!

Immaculata’s B.A. in Liberal Studies is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary program designed to cultivate both personal growth and professional success. As a student, you'll develop highly valued skills such as clear, critical, and creative thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, ethical leadership, and cultural competence—essential tools for thriving in today’s diverse and evolving workplace.

Liberal studies is a broad, dynamic, interdisciplinary program designed to achieve two fundamental goals:

Cultivating Intellectual and Personal Growth – Grounded in classical education, the program builds intellectual and ethical reasoning while fostering personal maturity for success in diverse environments.
Preparing for Career Advancement – Designed for a rapidly evolving job market, the program develops key soft skills—adaptability, creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence—crucial for success in any career, especially in roles involving AI interaction.

With Immaculata’s B.A. in Liberal Studies degree, you can choose from two distinct tracks in the humanities or social sciences that integrate timeless academic foundations with contemporary career readiness.

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At A Glance

Program: Bachelor of Arts

Audience: Undergraduate students

Format: Face-to-face, hybrid and online classes

Next Start Date: March 16, 2026

Cost: $465 per credit

Time to Completion Two to four years, depending on credits transferred

"The beauty of Immaculata was its liberal arts curriculum. I loved learning about a variety of disciplines. Immaculata actually made me realize how every discipline can be connected in a certain manner. I would have never imagined connecting philosophy with chemistry!"

Rosendo Villafuerte-Vega

Opportunities and Outcomes

Broaden your skill set and increase your professional versatility by pairing a liberal studies degree with your chosen major. By integrating liberal studies with your major, you develop a well-rounded, interdisciplinary foundation that sets you apart from your peers.

You also have a seamless pathway to Immaculata’s master’s degree programs. Students pursuing graduate degrees may benefit from the program’s emphasis on analytical reasoning and verbal skills, which are crucial for entrance exams like the GRE, LSAT, GMAT, and MCAT.

Where Can I Work?

A degree in Liberal Studies provides more than just knowledge. It cultivates soft skills, the distinctly human abilities such as creative and critical thinking, effective communication, problem-solving and strategic reasoning that are needed for success across industries.

Graduates thrive in diverse fields, including:

Business & Leadership – management, entrepreneurship, human resources
Economics & Public Policy – finance, government, think tanks
Education & Academia – teaching, research, administration
Communication & Media – journalism, marketing, content creation
Law & Criminal Justice – legal research, law enforcement, advocacy
Health Care & Ethics – medical humanities, health care administration
Public Relations & Nonprofits – outreach, community engagement, fundraising

Program Highlights

The liberal studies program is housed within Immaculata’s Philosophy and Theology Department, offering a broad approach while maintaining the cornerstone of philosophy's intellectual depth and critical thinking foundation.

Program Structure

All courses in the liberal studies program can be finished in eight semesters and are offered in various formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online.

Program Cost

Tuition per credit is $465, and students can transfer in previous college credits and earn credit for equivalent work experience.

Various types of financing options are available to assist students. For further information, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 484-323-3028, or email finaid@immaculata.edu.

Course Overview

This 126-credit major is designed with flexibility and adaptability in mind. It allows students to explore a diverse range of personal and professional interests while building a strong academic foundation for future success.

Complete a foundational set of courses that provide a well-rounded education. These seven courses include philosophy (3), communication (1), economics (1), technology-related courses (1) and mathematics (1).
Choose from two distinct tracks: humanities or social sciences
-Humanities courses include topics in art, global languages, history, philosophy and theology.
-Social Sciences offer economics, psychology, politics and social science.

Admissions Requirements

Personally interesting and professionally relevant, the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies is an interdisciplinary program that allows you to select a humanities or social sciences concentration.

Graduates also have a seamless pathway to Immaculata’s ten master’s degree programs.

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