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Bachelor of Liberal Studies in History

Overview | Requirements | Course Descriptions

Distribution Requirements

A total of 48 credits are required.

English

  • MET EN 104 English Composition
  • MET EN 201 Intermediate Composition

Mathematics

  • Four credits in a Metropolitan College math course numbered
    MET MA 110 or higher

Computer Science

  • MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications

Natural Science

  • Eight credits in the natural sciences (N)

Literature

  • Four credits in a 100- or 200-level MET EN literature course or
    MET HU 210 or MET HU 221

Philosophy

  • Four credits

Additional Courses

  • Four credits in the humanities (H)
  • Four credits in the social sciences (S)
  • Four credits in the humanities (H), natural sciences (N),
    or social sciences (S)
  • Four credits in the humanities (H) or natural sciences (N)

Specialization and Related Courses

A total of 56 credits completed with a grade of C or higher are required.

Required Courses

40 required credits.

MET HI 101/102 History of Western Civilization are recommended as first courses but are not required. Twenty of the credits selected must be at the 300-level or above. All courses must be chosen with the advice and approval of the department coordinator.

Related Courses

Choose 16 credits at the 300-level or above in the following fields:

  • Anthropology
  • Art history
  • Economics
  • English literature
  • Geography
  • International relations
  • Philosophy
  • Political science
  • Psychology
  • Religion
  • Sociology

Students may also choose MET CJ 352 Courts, Society, and Criminal Procedure, or CAS CL 321 Greek History.

Courses must be chosen with the advice and approval of the department coordinator.

Electives

Choose 24 credits with the advice of an academic counselor.