Bachelor of Liberal Studies – Degree Completion Program

The Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) is a general studies degree in the liberal arts. It provides the flexibility to choose courses based on interests and goals. This particular program is a degree completion program aimed at students who have some college coursework. Up to three-fourths of the degree requirements may be transferred from accredited institutions.

Curriculum

Students complete coursework in three areas of distribution; these areas may be focused on a single discipline or diversified over several disciplines.

For specific requirements for the BLS visit the program site.

BLS Areas of Distribution

Take a look at the BLS Areas of Distribution.

Who Should Apply

Admission to the B.L.S. program is open to persons who meet either of the following levels of previous educational attainment:

• Hold the associate in arts (A.A.) or associate in science (A.S.) degree from an accredited two-year college. (Holders of the associate in applied science or associate in applied arts degree are not automatically eligible, although some courses may be found applicable upon review.)
• Have at least 60 semester credits of collegiate work acceptable toward graduation at ISU with a total cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 (a C average).
• Those who do not meet the requirements above may still be eligible to enter the program.

Transcript Evaluation

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Reinstatement

Students who have been academically dismissed need to complete the online Reinstatement Application.

BLS Areas of Distribution