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<div class="faq"> <div class="question">What if I want to enroll in one of the liberal studies programs, but can only take courses during the day?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> The liberal studies programs are the only degrees that can be fully completed with evening courses. Liberal studies students may certainly take courses during the day; however, there may be some required courses that are offered in the evening.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">How do you determine which of my credits will transfer?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Approximately two weeks after acceptance to the college, student will receive a preliminary credit evaluation. A maximum of 90 credits—including a maximum of 75 lower-level (freshman-sophomore) credits—may be accepted in transfer to an undergraduate BA or BS program at Purchase College. <a href="/live/blurbs/1334-transfer-credit-policy-ba-and-bs-programs">Find out more</a> …<br/><br/><br/></p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">Are scholarships available?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Student success is recognized by awarding scholarships to students within the Liberal Studies programs who meet specified academic and/or financial criteria (based on funding availability). </p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">Why do I need a PIN to register?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> All seniors need to obtain a PIN from their advisors to ensure that they’re on track to graduate and that they take the most appropriate senior capstone course.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">How many credits should I take?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Students can attend Purchase College on a full-time or part-time basis, which can change from semester to semester. Your academic advisor will assist you in determining the optimum credit load for you.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">How should I choose a senior capstone?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> You should make an appointment with your advisor to help select the most appropriate senior capstone course for your interests.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">How are senior capstone courses different?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> The senior capstone is a one-semester, intensified experiential course in which students integrate ideas from their coursework into a culminating project. Each capstone course is directed by an instructor whose cross-disciplinary expertise enables both flexibility of topic and coherence in the process.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question">I currently attend a community college. Should I wait until I receive my associate degree to transfer, or can I transfer without it?</div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> You may certainly apply to transfer without having received an associate degree.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>

Academic Requirements

While fulfilling general degree requirements, students must complete the following requirements for this major:

1.	Humanities courses	12 credits
2.	Natural sciences courses	12 credits
3.	Social sciences courses	12 credits
4.	Performing and/or visual arts courses: a. Two performance/production/studio arts courses b. Two art/dance/music/theatre/film history/theory courses c. Additional credits in either of the above two categories	24 credits
5.	Upper-level courses: a. Performing and/or visual arts courses b. Liberal arts courses	8 credits 12 credits
6.	Liberal arts electives	10 credits
7.	General electives	26 credits
8.	CAP 4800/Senior Capstone	4 credits
	TOTAL:	120 credits

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates who majored in liberal studies: arts will demonstrate:

core knowledge of the field and related concepts, theories and ideas
an understanding of historical knowledge and events in the field
the ability to analyze different arts forms critically
an understanding of visual literacy and the power of images

Graduates will also demonstrate the general liberal studies learning outcomes.

LS: Arts

Academic Requirements

Graduates who majored in liberal studies: arts will demonstrate:

core knowledge of the field and related concepts, theories and ideas

an understanding of historical knowledge and events in the field

the ability to analyze different arts forms critically

an understanding of visual literacy and the power of images

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