The Associate of Liberal Studies degree is intended to give students a broad background in liberal studies in preparation for further study or employment.

Student Learning Outcomes

Washburn University students completing the Associate of Liberal Studies degree, upon graduation, are expected to have:

• Acquired an introductory knowledge of the disciplines comprising the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.
• Acquired a foundation for continued academic study.

Degree Requirements

In addition to the requirements stated below, students must complete 34-35 hours of General Education, all requirements for an Associate of Liberal Studies degree, and any additional hours needed to reach the minimum 60 credit hours required for graduation. Some of the courses below may also fulfill general education or other degree requirements.  Please see your advisor for more information.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
Choose one of the following plans:		12
Plan A Coursework
A focus of at least 12 hours in one College of Arts and Sciences discipline (C or better)
Plan B Coursework
Courses selected from the general education disciplines (C or better)
Subtotal		12
Electives
Additional coursework to achieve a minimum of 60 hours 1

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No more than 27 hours in a single discipline excluding core requirements may be included in the 60 hour total. Minimum of 24 hours from Washburn with 12 of the last 24 hours at Washburn. Minimum GPA of 2.0.