The Comprehensive Liberal Studies major at Virginia Wesleyan University empowers you to craft a unique academic journey, reflecting the interdisciplinary richness of the liberal arts. This undergraduate degree is ideal for students eager to integrate diverse fields of study into a coherent program with a clear intellectual focus, moving beyond traditional departmental boundaries. You will explore a broad spectrum of knowledge, selecting courses from four academic schools to build a personalized curriculum that aligns with your specific interests and future aspirations. This flexible approach ensures you develop a well-rounded perspective essential for navigating complex modern challenges.
This full-time, on-campus Bachelor's Degree program is structured over three years, requiring a thoughtful selection of 44 semester hours. You will engage deeply with at least two academic schools, taking sixteen semester hours in each, and twelve in a third, ensuring a robust understanding across disciplines. A significant portion, 24 upper-level semester hours, must be distributed across at least two schools, fostering advanced critical thinking. You will graduate with a distinctive, self-designed major, a reflective essay on your intellectual journey, and the adaptability to pursue diverse career paths or further academic study.