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The B.A. in General Studies in Liberal Arts will offer a flexible pathway to graduation for students not pursuing a more traditional degree. Students in the program must complete all UNLV requirements for graduation, including the university general education requirements, plus a six-credit General Studies in Liberal Arts core course sequence. In the core sequence, students will synthesize their areas of study over the course of their education and reflect upon career opportunities that build upon their interests.
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of completing this degree program, students will be able to:
- Integrate learned skills and knowledge acquired during their course of study, acquiring the necessary breadth and depth for a comprehensive perspective.
- Explain the value of the degree and its relevance to their own professional and/or personal goals.
- Find, evaluate, and analyze relevant data/information to effectively address a focused research question that addresses a complex problem in the world.
- Communicate ideas clearly in written and oral form. • Build an intellectual foundation to support continuous learning.
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Department of Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies
The Department of Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies allows students to create degree programs from courses across disciplinary boundaries, including cultural studies, linguistic studies, Asian studies, Latin American studies, multi-disciplinary studies, and social science studies.
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College of Liberal Arts
The College of Liberal Arts offers students a well-rounded education in the humanities and social sciences. Students develop strong analytical and communication skills for a lifetime of learning and discovery that can be applied to a wide variety of careers.