Overview

The Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree at the University of Southern Mississippi is especially good for those in the military, those who started a four-year degree and then needed to take time away for family, work, or financial reasons and now would like to complete their degree, and mid-career professionals who seek a bachelor’s degree for further advancement in their field.

What Will I Learn?

In addition to the General Education Curriculum of the University, students completing the BLS design their own general studies degree by taking 36 hours of coursework from across multiple disciplines. Students also choose an 18-hour concentration from among the minors offered at USM.

Seniors complete a four credit hour capstone experience by developing and implementing either an individual research project or an experiential learning project.

Students will hone their writing and speaking skills and gain other professionally relevant skills and knowledge though their coursework.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Professional Communication
Small-Group Communication
Art Appreciation
Dance Appreciation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

West Hattiesburg, United States
Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

General Studies View 592 other Bachelors in General Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5 _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Freshman applicants should submit the following:

USM Application or Common Application
$40 application fee
Copies of high school transcripts and/or school leaving examination results
Proof of English proficiency (see English Proficiency section for acceptable tests and waiver options)
Optional: SAT or ACT (required for Freshman Merit Scholarship consideration)

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

11888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5944 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

11888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5944 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

9888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4944 USD per semester during 48 months.

Non-resident: $4,944.00 + $1,000 additional non residential tuition/term (12-19 semester hours)
Online:
Full-time: $4,944/semester
Part-time: $3,708/semester

Living costs for West Hattiesburg

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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