Design a program that suits your specific interests, talents, and career goals. Working closely with a faculty advisor, you will develop a major area of study based on a specific theme, issue, problem, or career interest.

The Traverse City program provides the Liberal Studies core courses and a selection of electives that may apply to your emphasis area. You will combine coursework transferred from NMC, other community colleges, or four year institutions to complete the degree requirements.

Sample emphasis areas listed below include coursework from NMC and GVSU in Traverse City. It is not an all-inclusive list, other emphasis areas can be planned with your faculty advisor.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Liberal Studies

• BS with Behavioral Sciences Emphasis
• BS with Earth and the Environment Emphasis
• BS with Law and Society Epmhasis

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Liberal Studies
(3rd semester proficiency in a foreign language)

• BA with American Studies Emphasis
• BA with Arts and Humanities Emphasis
• BA with Behavioral Sciences Emphasis
• BA with Child Development Emphasis
• BA with Law and Society Emphasis

Please contact nminfo@gvsu.edu to find out how to complete the Liberal Studies major in Traverse City.

For more information about the Liberal Studies Department in Allendale, visit their website.