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Academics / School of Liberal Arts and Sciences / School of Humanities / Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

  • Major
  • BA
  • Interdisciplinary

The BALA program is truly interdisciplinary. Dance and journalism. Visual arts and biology. Video production and environmental science. Build your own program of study. 

Read For Inspiration.

  • Amanda Seales '03

    Amanda Seales ’03 Discusses Her Career with CBS Mornings

    The actress and comedian discusses her next moves.
  • Erin Sullivan '12 (Photo: Renee Hahnel)

    Erin Sullivan ’12 Delivers a TED Talk

    Travel photographer, writer, and advocate talks about being present.
  • David Hamilton Thomson '83

    David Hamilton Thomson ’83

    Collaborative and performing artist to serve as mentor in the Queer|Art|Mentorship program.
  • Meryl Cates

    Meryl Cates ’08

    Cates was the first student in Purchase history to combine degrees in Dance and Journalism.
  • Viniello with monster

    Mark Viniello ’92

    Viniello creates monsters for the movies.

Is BALA For Me?

If you can articulate a program of study that can’t be accommodated in another major, the Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts (BALA) could be the answer.

With the help of two faculty sponsors representing their study disciplines, you can create a curriculum—a highly individualized and innovative major area of study.

Only currently matriculated students can apply for a BA in Liberal Arts.

Liberal Arts

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Interim Program Chair

Aviva Taubenfeld, Associate Professor of Literature and Writing
Director, School of Humanities
aviva.taubenfeld@purchase.edu 

If you’re a matriculated student interested in pursuing a BA in the Liberal Arts, please speak to your advisor.


Alumni Spotlight

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    Erin Sullivan ’12

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    Mark Viniello ’92

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