Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

The B.A. in Liberal Studies is unique to Marymount in that students complete two areas of study instead of electing a single major. The program provides a broad general education in the Arts and the opportunity to gain knowledge in two major fields, designated as concentrations. Concentration options are: • Biology/Physical Sciences • Behavioral Science • Business and related fields • Communication • English • Fine and Applied Arts • Gender and Society • Graphic Design • History • Humanities • Information Technology • Mathematics • Philosophy/Religious Studies/Theology • Politics • Psychology/Sociology/Criminal Justice • Other concentrations are considered.

Liberal Studies serves several populations:

• Entering students who wish to explore more than one area of competency • Students currently enrolled at Marymount in other disciplines who wish to change their majors because of new interests or whose progress in their major has met with obstacles • Transfer and non-traditional students and working adults with previously earned college credit and/or full-time work experience who wish to maximize the credits taken elsewhere and complete their degree efficaciously • In a broad sense, the program functions as a degree completion program for students who wish to utilize as fully as possible credits earned to date and obtain that long-anticipated degree. The program is also designed to prepare for entry to new fields, advancement in current employment, or graduate study.

Highlights of the Liberal Studies Program • Offers 2 concentrations rather than 1 major, often allowing a more rapid advance to fulfilling requirements and graduating • Creates a personalized plan—no “one size fits all” program • Endeavors to maximize transfer credits • Flexible—accommodates work, study, and family responsibilities • Offers full-time and part-time schedules in day, evening, and some online courses • Works closely with the Center for Career Services on preparing students to enter the marketplace • Makes available wide-ranging and prestigious internship opportunities capitalizing on Washington, DC’s resources • Allows internship credit by portfolio for students with significant work experience • Marymount has been named a “Military-friendly School”