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Maryville University Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies online

Maryville University Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies online

Develop your thought-leadership skills to thrive and stand out as a leader in diverse professional settings — equipped to communicate effectively, drive culture, design strategies, and solve workplace challenges.

100% online

Earn your degree around your professional and personal life

3 start dates

Choose to start in fall, spring, or summer

No SAT/ACT required

Apply with no test scores and no application fees

About the program

  • Connect your curriculum to your career goals:

    Customize your program with courses in professional disciplines, such as accounting, business, marketing, healthcare management, and cybersecurity.

  • Build up a transferable skill set:

    Develop widely applicable skills and knowledge in communication, cultural understanding, critical thinking, problem solving, ethical awareness, and digital literacy.

  • Transfer credits to complete your degree sooner:

    Graduate in as few as 24 months (full time) or 42 months (part time) if you’ve previously earned college credits.

About Maryville University

Maryville University’s mission is to provide access and opportunity to those who are brave enough to make their dreams a reality. Since 1872, Maryville University has offered a high-quality, student-centered educational experience to its students by providing personalized, comprehensive support; a practical, future-focused education; and accessible and experienced faculty.

Tuition and fees

Tuition and feesTuitionUS$69,120

Tuition and fees are subject to change and may increase each academic year. Tuition does not include student fees, technology platform licensing, or support services. Learners are also responsible for travel and accommodation costs related to any in-person immersions or residentials, if applicable.

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Curriculum

The online BA in liberal studies from Maryville University is a multidisciplinary program designed to help you develop a well-rounded, customizable and transferable skill set — preparing you for almost any role in any industry. The faculty offer a broad range of expertise in their focus areas — from philosophy to economics — applying emerging concepts and practices to your curriculum. Through courses that balance historical and contemporary perspectives on topics relevant to world culture and events, you’ll develop a unique and marketable knowledge base for your career.

The 128-credit curriculum is made up of:

  • Liberal studies major courses:

    Build a comprehensive foundation in humanities and social sciences to help broaden your worldview and strengthen your cultural competencies. Study history, philosophy, art history, literature, social science, and other areas as they relate to modern culture.

  • Liberal studies professional disciplines:

    Customize your program to support your career goals. Choose from specialized courses in professional disciplines such as accounting, business administration, communication, criminal justice and criminology, cybersecurity, financial services, forensic psychology, healthcare management, management information systems, marketing, or organizational leadership.

  • Elective courses:

    Broaden your education and development with coursework that will influence the way you approach problems and tasks, nurture interpersonal relationships, and provide creative leadership.

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Admissions

Benefit from a straightforward and hassle-free application process, with guidance from a dedicated admissions advisor. No application fees or entrance exams are required, and you can choose to start in the fall, spring, or summer. Maryville University is transfer-credit friendly and will even request transcripts on your behalf. Applicants who don’t meet the GPA requirements may be considered for provisional admission for certain programs.

To complete an application, you’ll need to submit:

  • A simplified, no-cost online application that takes 20 minutes to complete

  • Your high school diploma or GED

  • Official high school transcripts, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

Early access process

Maryville’s Early Access program allows you to earn up to 12 credits toward your master’s degree as you complete the required coursework for your undergraduate degree. Once you’ve completed at least 90 credit hours or more of your bachelor’s degree (with a GPA of 3.25 or higher), you may be eligible to get a head start on your master’s degree. Graduate-level Early Access courses are billed at the undergraduate tuition rate — so you can save time and money. Contact an admissions advisor to learn more.

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