School of
Liberal Studies
School of Liberal Studies
School of Liberal Studies
Explore global topics from diverse perspectives and discover the world’s interconnectedness.
Learn to integrate knowledge, problem-solve, and apply what you learn.
The School of Liberal Studies offers interdisciplinary, experiential, and career-oriented programs based in the liberal arts and sciences—with emphasis on creativity, critical thinking, communication, and social engagement. Students collaborate across academic disciplines and build skills needed to succeed in a broad range of fields, whether pursuing meaningful careers or advanced study.
Our programs provide innovative interdisciplinary pathways to bachelor’s degrees, including flexible online course offerings and evening-enabled degree completion.
Nov
2
Featured Event
November 2
Register Today! This immersive event features general campus tours, facilities tours, and information sessions with faculty and staff from each of the schools/conservatories, a community fair with student services offices, and optional financial aid and “how to apply” workshops.
View the schedule
Latest Stories
Crossover Goals: Pollinator Garden Signage
The interpretive signs in the Purchase Native Pollinator Garden resulted from collaboration between environmental studies, arts management, and graphic design.
Arts Management Students Present at SURC Conference
Arts Management Students Presented at the 2023 Annual SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC).
Purchase The First to Tour LaGuardia’s Premier Public Art Collection
The Global Studies class Place, Space and Belonging experienced the transformational renovations at LaGuardia airport’s Terminals C and B.