BA in Liberal Studies, Individualized Studies
Design a course of study that aligns with your interests.
At Antioch, we understand that different life experiences and professional accomplishments are what makes us unique. That’s why our faculty and degree committee are able to work with adult learners like you to develop an individually-tailored curriculum that fits your specific career goals. We help you identify opportunities to make a difference in your community or workplace, and then work with you to develop a specific course of study that aligns with your interest and achieves the learning necessary to accomplish your goals. Don’t waste your time pursuing a degree that doesn’t align with the vision for your future.
This degree is offered by Antioch University's Online Campus.
Program Overview
Customized studies are a hallmark of the Antioch educational experience. Benefit from a core of interdisciplinary, liberal arts courses—building foundational skills for any career—while balancing the breadth and depth of specialized topics relevant to your educational interest. The online BA in Liberal Studies offers you the opportunity to align your studies to your interests—not the other way around. The value of Antioch’s online degree completion programs lies in the quality of our committed faculty. The liberal studies degree allows you to reach across Antioch’s many online degree offerings and learn from knowledgeable experts in the diverse topics relevant to your career aspirations. The individualized studies concentration allows students to select a focus area of their choosing:
- Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Creative Writing and Literature
- Healthcare Administration
- Human Services Administration
- Human Development
- Humanities
- Leadership for Service and Change
Additional Information
Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree through Antioch University Connected include a minimum of 120 semester credit hours. A minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter credits must be completed with Antioch University. All majors contain both Interdisciplinary Core and Major Requirements. Interdisciplinary Core Courses:
- Empowering Your Purpose and Voice
- Experience and Expression
- Reading and Writing in the 21st Century
- Culture, Conflict and Social Research
- Ecology, Technology & Society
Design Your Degree: After the required interdisciplinary core courses, the Liberal Studies degree requires 33 credits. Students work with their advisor to develop an individualized learning plan that includes:
- Senior Project
- 15 credits in a single focus area
- 15 elective credits from coursework from the other focus areas
Faculty Spotlights
Tera McIntosh, PhD
Affiliate Faculty
Lorraine Fish, PhD
Affiliate Faculty
Ángel L. Martínez, PhD
Affiliate Faculty
David Ross, MS
Adjunct Faculty
Admissions
Antioch’s requirements for candidates to the bachelor completion programs include:
- At least 24-semester credits of transferable undergraduate work completed from a regionally accredited college or university
- Goal statement
- Two letters of recommendation (if requested)
Please submit all materials to: Antioch University Admissions Office 900 Dayton Street Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387 –OR– [email protected] All application materials submitted become part of an applicant's file and cannot be returned.
Deadlines
| Semester | Application Deadlines | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Spring A | December 15 | January 6 |
| Spring B | February 15 | March 3 |
| Summer A 2025 | April 15 | May 5 |
| Summer B 2025 | June 15 | June 30 |
| Fall A 2025 | August 15 | August 25 |
| Fall B 2025 | October 1 | October 20 |
| Please review the Academic Calendar for additional details. | ||
Technology Requirements
Students in this program participate in online learning activities organized within small- and large-group learning communities. Antioch University Online is a 100% online learning environment, and therefore, in addition to having the traditional learning skills, students are expected to have basic technological skills, compatible computer hardware, operating system, and internet connectivity upon entrance into the program.
Cost
| Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Completion – All majors | Tuition: $492/semester credit hour |
| View the Cost of Attendance Components | |
By taking advantage of our generous transfer policy, you can complete your undergraduate degree for less than $20,000. The total cost to complete a bachelor’s degree will vary based on a number of factors including area of concentration, credit received for prior life and work experiences, and the credits that would transfer into your BA completion program. Our students typically transfer in between 45-60 semester credits. A minimum of 120 semester credits is required to complete a bachelor’s degree.
Financial Aid
Several financial aid options are also available to help you earn your degree. Federal and state grants and federal loans may be available for Antioch students who qualify.
Transfer Credits and Prior Learning
Transfer Credits
Prospective students with at least 36 quarter credits (equivalent to 24 semester credits) of college credits from an accredited institution can apply to complete their degree in one of Antioch’s Bachelor’s degrees. Our undergraduate programs accept a maximum of 120 quarter credits/80 semester credit lower-division credits that can be transferred toward your degree program. Antioch will accept 135 quarter credits (90 semester credits) of lower-division and upper-division learning that can be transferred toward your degree. The formal evaluation of previously earned transfer credits starts during the admission process. For more information regarding the specifics of transfer credits, please talk with your admissions counselor.
*Note: See specific articulation agreements for any exceptions to these parameters
Prior Learning Credits
Undergraduate students can earn up to 45 university quarter credits (30 semester credits) for demonstrating college-level learning gained outside of school, such as through work experience, professional training, military training, or personal experience. Demonstration of prior learning involves showing evidence of the student’s knowledge of the topic and situating that knowledge within an academic context. Earning academic credit for prior learning activities may accelerate a student’s time to degree completion and significantly reduce tuition costs. Antioch offers a workshop and course to support students interested in earning credit through prior learning.
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