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Liberal Studies
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 (B.S.) in Liberal Studies:
- Behavioral Sciences Emphasis
- Earth and the Environment Emphasis
- Environmental Leadership Emphasis
- Environmental Leadership Emphasis with Freshwater Studies ASA
- Law and Society Emphasis
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Liberal Studies
(3rd semester proficiency in a foreign language)
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- American Studies Emphasis
- Arts and Humanities Emphasis
- Behavioral Sciences Emphasis
- Child Development Emphasis
- 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 Department of Liberal Studies, visit their website.
Phone 231-995-1785 • nminfo@gvsu.edu