Overview

Pennsylvania State University's Letters, Arts and Sciences program is a multidisciplinary, student-designed major that allows you to take the lead in the development of your individual program of study. You will work with an academic adviser to design a program that creates a level of intellectual depth in an area of study that is unique to your interests, but also aligns with the theoretical foundation for a liberal arts education. Your degree program will be developed around four academic principles — communication skills, critical analysis, research, and theory and application.

Careers

The skills and knowledge you gain by earning a degree in Letters, Arts and Sciences can open doors in whatever field you choose. You can sharpen your communication and analytical skills, hone your leadership abilities, and gain an understanding of the ethical and diversity issues facing our world today.

Whether you choose sales, marketing, or service, a bachelor's degree in letters, arts, and sciences can help you gain the leadership and organizational skills you need to succeed.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Employment Relations
International Relations
Studies in Public Address
Critical Thinking
Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
Research Methods in Sociology
Symbolic Logic
Effective Writing: Writing in the Social Sciences

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Visual Arts Philosophy Liberal Arts View 50 other Bachelors in Philosophy in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for this program, you must be a high school graduate, or have completed your GED.

High school transcripts or GED transcript

Official college or university transcripts, if you attended another institution, and/or official military transcripts (if applicable).

Transcripts not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

Submit official documents by mail

Tuition Fee

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International

15356 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7678 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

15356 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7678 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

15356 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7678 USD per semester during 24 months.

$8,288 per semester if you have 60 or more credits.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Letters, Arts and Sciences.

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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