Program: Liberal Arts BA - Andrews University

Apr 10, 2025

2020-2021 Academic Bulletin

The Andrews University liberal arts curriculum seeks to challenge students by preparing them for an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

Liberal Arts students will be required to keep a portfolio of work done during their education in order to demonstrate progress toward meeting learning objectives.

Why and for whom

Person with a broader interest than a single discipline
For those who switched majors
Fall-back for the capable student
More flexible than single-discipline degree
For affiliate campuses – only approved concentrations

Divided into two concentrations

Humanities
Interdisciplinary

Total Credits - 124

Major - 43-45

PHIL 224 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3

Concentration - 40-42

Humanities Concentration - 42

RELG 350 - World Religions Credits: 3
Choose 2 of the following courses:
ARTH 220 - Language of Art Credits: 3
MUHL 214 - Enjoyment of Music Credits: 3
ENGL 255 - Studies in Literature: ____________ Credits: 3
Take 33 credits from three of the six areas listed below (including 15 upper-division credits from two of the six following areas):
- Fine Arts
- Philosophy
- Music
- Literature
- History
- Religion

Interdisciplinary Concentration - 40

This concentration requires students to choose the equivalent of two 20-credit hour focus areas approved by the Andrews liberal arts advisory committee. At least 15 credits must be chosen from upper division courses.

Additional Requirements

The student must complete the Andrews Core Experience courses for a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Selection of courses is made in consultation with the academic advisor.

A minimum of 30 semester credits must be earned through Andrews University.

Additional Information

The Liberal Arts degree program will be administered from the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office, with the director of the Explore Andrews program assigned the responsibility to coordinate the advising of students.

Restrictions on available concentrations for affiliate sites will be impacted by the terms and conditions of the specific affiliation agreement.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will demonstrate:

Critical thinking skills.
Effective communication.
Commitment to lifelong learning and the preparation for lives of leadership and service.