Overview

Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies is offered by California Polytechnic State University. To further prepare students for work with diverse teams that include participants from across the globe, the program strongly encourages students to spend three to six months studying and/or working abroad.

Key Facts

Graduates of the Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies program receive a solid foundation in engineering and scientific principles, as well as a cultural appreciation that supports them in careers requiring significant levels of technical and cultural fluency. To support these goals, the primary learning objectives are to:

Think critically and creatively in the process of solving techno-social problems considering philosophical, aesthetic and expressive concerns.
Communicate effectively through a variety of media in diverse, multicultural perspectives and facilitate communication between technical and non-technical collaborators.
Use mathematics, science, and engineering principles to produce solutions to problems within the student's Liberal Arts and Engineering concentrations.
Function effectively as a member of interdisciplinary or international teams, formulating sustainable solutions to problems at the intersection of technology and society.
Demonstrate ethical and professional responsibilities associated with the creation, use and integration of technology.
Serve as informed and responsible citizens in a global culture and remain involved with learning and helping society improve.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animatronics
Audio Engineering
Digital Media Production and Management
Digital Publishing
Environmental Technology Education
Film and Television Production
Game Design
Government Policy Making / Analysis
International Technology Management
STEM Education in School and Out-of-School Contexts
Sustainable Community Development
Technical Communications
Technology Services and Management
Web Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Luis Obispo, United States

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Liberal Arts View 1426 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Coursework: We look at the college-prep coursework you have taken during high school, including the courses you have in progress or planned during 12th grade

GPA: For the purposes of your application, we'll consider your 9th-11th grade weighted GPA

Standardized Test Scores

Extracurricular Activities and Work Experience: Cal Poly takes activities such as work experience, internships, volunteer programs and extracurricular activities into consideration

Make sure you have a copy of your transcripts, current and planned class schedules, test scores, household annual income and social security number (if available)

There is a $70 application fee per campus at the time you apply, unless you qualify for an application fee waiver

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28257 USD / year

≈ 28257 USD / year
Out-of-State

27357 USD / year

≈ 27357 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14037 USD / year

≈ 14037 USD / year

Living costs

San Luis Obispo

United States

1100 - 1800 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Credits

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Tuition Fees

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