Academic Requirements

1.	Humanities courses A grade of C- or higher must be earned.	15 credits
2.	Natural sciences courses A grade of C- or higher must be earned.	15 credits
3.	Social sciences courses A grade of C- or higher must be earned.	15 credits
4.	Performing and/or visual arts courses A grade of C- or higher must be earned.	6 credits
5.	Upper-level liberal arts courses: a. First area* b. Second area* Areas: Humanities, natural sciences, social sciences; the first and second areas must be distinct. A grade of C- or higher must be earned.*	12 credits 8 credits
6.	General Electives	45 credits
7.	CAP 4800/Senior Capstone	4 credits
	Total:	120 credits

Structured Inquiry Across the Disciplines (4 credits) introducing academics at Purchase College and the core competencies of the interdisciplinary study.
6 upper-level core LBS courses (24 credits) that focus on major contemporary social issues from interdisciplinary perspectives. Core courses will integrate problem-oriented learning reflecting core competencies and learning outcomes outlined above.
Junior Seminar (4 credits) covering multidisciplinary theory and research methods in preparation for the Senior Capstone, with emphasis on e-Portfolio development and reflection.
Senior Capstone (4 credits) will align with core course problem areas.

Liberal Studies