Overview

Within this Liberal Studies BSc program from Portland State University by majoring in liberal studies, you will:

Explore many courses from a wide range of departments while still making progress toward a bachelor's degree
Sharpen universally valued skills such as communication, writing, oral presentation, teamwork, research, and critical thinking
Prepare for graduate school by building a broad and deep body of expertise on a single subject
Move ahead in your career by mixing and matching courses that relate to your industry, diversifying your knowledge and abilities

Our customizable but academically rigorous program enables you to focus on your own interests with guidance from advisors and faculty. You'll gain skills that have immediate value in nearly every industry—and will help you adapt throughout your life to cultural, economic, and technological changes.

Career opportunities:

With a bachelor's degree in liberal studies, you'll cultivate skills you can use—and market—no matter what career you choose. Our program is particularly strong in developing your skills in writing, critical thinking, research and analysis, creative problem solving, community engagement, media fluency, and social and environmental responsibility.

The Liberal Studies program from Portland State University prepares you to work in a variety of fields in business, government, nonprofits, social services, and educational institutions, including:

teachers
program coordinators
project managers
news reporters
financial service representatives
community and social service specialists
lawyers and judges
physicians and nurses
writers and editors

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Linguistics

Architecture

Arts and Letters

Black Studies

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Dance

English

Film

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-05 00:00:00
Starting 2024-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-05 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Film Studies Liberal Arts Linguistics View 2194 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must have a cumulative (overall) grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 when converted to the U.S. 4.0 grading scale.
Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement. You may be admitted to Portland State University and an Intensive English Language Program (IELP) pathway if you do not meet PSU's English Language Proficiency Requirement. Learn more about PSU’s English language programs.

Tuition Fee

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International

28215 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 627 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

28215 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 627 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

9315 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 207 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Portland

1271 - 2262 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Liberal Studies.

Available Scholarships

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