This multidisciplinary major allows students to become
knowledgeable in a variety of academic disciplines, including
the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. It is
similar to other types of interdisciplinary majors, such as
general studies, classical studies, and science studies, but is
concentrated on courses within liberal arts disciplines. Most
programs allow students the flexibility to customize their
degree plan to a certain extent. For example, students may
choose to take courses that focus on particular themes or within
a combination of minors. Themes can be chosen depending on one’s
unique interests or career goals. For example, someone
interested in helping people through a non-profit may want to
take a combination of interpersonal communication courses and
sociology courses focusing on human ecology. Students with
multiple academic interests can earn a degree in liberal studies
through a combination of minors. Minor options often include
subjects such as anthropology, philosophy, histo