USCB L I B E R A L S T U D I E S

THE BA IN LIBERAL STUDIES:A CHANCE FOR CHOICES

The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (BLST) is

designed specifically to meet the needs of certain trans-

fer students, non-traditional students, students with

particular strengths and needs, and students who wish

to take as much advanced study as possible in disci-

plines in which USCB does not presently offer majors.

While the general studies requirements give this degree

the same solid foundation found in other University

majors, the advanced level of study offers greater

“Working with Dr. Haist has been anamazing experience. Deciding on the specifics

of my course of study has helped me toclarify my goals and focus on them

as I begin my studies.”Alton Gant, second-year student

flexibility and more choices for interdisciplinary concentrations. If you have edu-cational goals that do not fit readily into a prescribed course of study, you shouldmeet with an advisor to discuss the options that Liberal Studies provides.

Liberal Studies is designed specifically to meet the needs of non-traditionalstudents, certain transfer students, students with particular strengths and needs,and students who wish to take as much advanced study as possible in disci-plines in which USCB does not presently offer majors. The flexibility of thisprogram allows majors to combine science, liberal arts and business upper-levelcourses into a program of study that supports their aspirations for graduatestudies or professional development.

For further information, contact Dr. Haist at 843-521-4157 / 877-519-4759or gkhaist@gwm.sc.edu.

“I plan to earn a Master of Arts in Teachingafter I complete my Liberal Studies degree.With a focus on English & psychology, myundergraduate course work will better pre-pare me for my future as a classroomteacher.”

Janelle Hubbard, fourth-year student

“I am combining the English degree require-ments that I completed several years agowhile enrolled at an Ohio university with anew focus of interest—history. I am sopleased that the Liberal Studies degree isnow available to make completing mydegree both practical and meaningful.”

Traci Cox, fourth-year student

BACHELOR OF ARTSIN LIBERAL STUDIES

Gordon Haist, Program Director

CURRICULUMThe Bachelor of Arts with a major in liberal studies (BLST) offers two degreepaths for students. Students may pursue an interdisciplinary curriculum.Alternatively, students may pursue a curriculum with a concentration insecurity studies. (See III below.)

A formal application is necessary for admittance into either track of the liberalstudies program. The application provides a student's written justification forinterdisciplinary study including: (a) reasons for interdisciplinary study, (b) astatement of goals to be achieved, and (c) a program of study specifying thecourses desired to reach these goals.

I. General Education Requirements1 (38-49)English

BENG 101, 101L and 102 (each with a grade of Cor higher)2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Numerical and Analytical Reasoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7BMTH 110 or BMTH 111/111L or a higher level mathematics course, plusan additional course in mathematics, logic, statistics or computer science.

SpeechBSPC 140 or BSPC 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Liberal ArtsBENG 270 or higher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BHIS 101, 102, 111, or 112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Fine Arts3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Social/Behavioral Sciences4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Liberal Arts Elective5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Natural Sciences6

Two courses with laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

OUR CURRICULUM HAS BEEN UPDATEDThe University of South Carolina Beaufort is continually deepening and

enriching its curriculum - to maintain pace with changes in the field and

to position our students to transition successfully into their careers.

Please visit www.uscb.edu/bulletin to review requirements for the

degree or contact the department directly.

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Foreign Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6Requirement may be satisfied by proficiency. Students shall demonstrate

in one foreign language the ability to comprehend the topic and main ideas inwritten and, with the exception of Latin and Ancient Greek, spoken texts onfamiliar subjects.

Non-Western Studies7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3A distribution requirement that may be satisfied by one of the above men-

tioned courses or by additional coursework.

II. Program Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Anthropology, geography, political science, psychology, or sociology.BSST 201: Introduction to Security Studies must be taken for a con-centration in security studies.

III. Major Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36A. Liberal Studies Major: A minimum of 300/400 level coursework from

the following disciplines: anthropology, art studio, art history, foreign language,gender studies, history, philosophy, political science, religion, sociology,speech, and theater.

Each student must propose a program of study and have it approved by theirprimary and secondary advisors. No course submitted in fulfillment of the gen-eral education requirements may be included in the program requirements.

B. Liberal Studies with a concentration in security studies: In addition toBSST 201: Introduction to Security Studies (see Program Requirements,above), this concentration requires a minimum of 36 hours of 300/400 levelcoursework in security studies. The following courses are recognized ascourses satisfying a major in security studies.

BSST 300 - Terrorism (3)BSST 305 - International Conflict (3)BNTH 312 – Contemporary Cross-Cultural Analysis (3)BPHI 312 – Ethics and Security (3)BPOL 345 – Security and the Constitution (3)BSST 400 - Topics in National and Homeland Security (3)BSST 401 - Homeland Security Policy (3)

BSST 402 - Intelligence and National and Homeland Security (3)BHES 406 – Terrorism and Public Health (3) (Prereq: BSST 300)BHIS 492 – Occident and Orient: A History of Cultural Conflict (3)BSST 497 - Senior Seminar in Security Studies (3) (Capstone Course)BSST 499 - Internship in National and Homeland Security (3-6)

Each student must propose a program of study and have it approved by theirprimary and secondary advisors. No course submitted in fulfillment of the gen-eral education requirements may be included in the program requirements.Courses other than the above list must relate to the student's statement ofreasons and goals and be approved as part of the program of study.

IV. Minor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18A minimum of 18 hours of 300/400 level coursework from one of the followingdisciplines: anthropology, art, art history, business, education, English, foreignlanguage, government, history, hospitality management, philosophy, psycholo-gy, religion, sociology, speech, and theatre.

V. Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-25

Total hours required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

1Effective for students entering USCB as of fall 2004.2Students may place out of BENG 101L with an appropriate score on the Freshman

English Placement Exam.3Courses from: BARH, BATS, BMUS, or BTHE. Liberal Studies majors are en-

couraged to take BARH 105, BARH 106, BMUS 110, or BTHE 200.4Courses from: BANT, BECO, BGEO, BHSV, BLIN, BPOL, BPSY, BSOC.5Courses from the following disciplines: BAFR, BANT, BARH, BATS, BECO, BENG,

BFRE, BGER, BHIS, BLIN, BMUS, BPHI, BPOL, BPSY, BRLG, BSOC, BSPA,

BSPC, BTHE.6Courses from: BAST, BBIO, BCHM, BGEL, BMAR, BSME, BPHY.7The following courses have been approved for this requirement: BANT 102, BANT

317, BARH 349, BENG 291, BGEO 121, BGST 301, BRLG 203, BSOC315 or any

non-Western history course.

OUR CURRICULUM HAS BEEN UPDATEDThe University of South Carolina Beaufort is continually deepening and

enriching its curriculum - to maintain pace with changes in the field and

to position our students to transition successfully into their careers.

Please visit www.uscb.edu/bulletin to review requirements for the

degree or contact the department directly.

January 2008

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BENEFITS OF A LIBERAL STUDIES DEGREE

Liberal Studies, like other degrees in the humanities and social

sciences, prepares graduates for graduate studies and positions

where degrees, not specific majors, are required. Individualized

upper level curricula support graduate study and careers appropriate

to graduates’ particular interests.

“One thing a liberalarts education ismeant to do is to

instill a philosophyof lifelong learning.”

Richard Levy

“Liberal Studies is an interdisciplinary degree with an individualized

curriculum designed for the student who has academic interests broader

than any single discipline encompasses.”

Gordon Haist, Program Director

(843) 521-4157 | gkhaist@gwm.sc.eduwww.uscb.edu

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