Liberal Arts Studies

Liberal Arts Studies (B.A.)

Program Description:

If you can't decide which academic program to choose, the NLU Liberal Arts Studies may be right for you. You can pick two majors—or one major and two minors. Either way, you'll get both a broad and in-depth education. Think of it as choosing the combination that meets your needs—an education specially designed for your particular interests.

How You Will Learn:

NLU is nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report for offering small classes. Nearly all of your classes will have a maximum enrollment of 20. You can also take courses online or try a blended format (classroom instruction and online).

What You Will Learn: Majors and Minors

1. Anthropology (Major and Minor)
   An in-depth study of cultural diversity.
2. Applied Economics (Major and Minor)
   You can specialize in World Economics (a comparison of economic systems across the globe) or Quantitative Economics (a hands-on approach to the collection organization, analysis and evaluation of economic data)
3. Natural Science (Major and Minor)
   Through lectures, labs and field trips, you can apply the knowledge of science to such fields as health care, education and industry.
4. 1. Biology: Learn more about living organisms from the smallest bacteria to the largest mammals and plants. Please see program description for more information.
   2. Physical Science: Get a broad understanding of the non-living components of the world, including chemistry, physics, astronomy and geology. Please see program description for more information.
   3. Science: Choose any combination of biological and physical sciences according to your interests. Please see program description for more information.
5. English (Major and Minor) and Philosophy
   Please see program description for more information.
6. Fine Arts (Major and Minor)
   Please see program description for more information.
7. Foreign Language (Minor)
   Speak up—and minor in Chinese or Spanish. See also the program description for Applied Language.
8. Mathematics/Quantitative Studies (Major and Minor)
   Please see the program description earlier in this section.
9. Multicultural Studies (Major)
   Get a broad understanding of other cultures in today’s society.
10. Philosophy/Religion (Major and Minor)
    Sharpen your analytical skills and gain insights into the relationships among people, actions and ideas.
11. Psychology/Human Development (Major and Minor)
    Learn about the biological, social and psychological changes that take place throughout our different stages of life.
12. Social Science (Major and Minor)
    Please see the program description earlier in this section.

Where You Can Take the Program:

Online  and at NLU campuses in Chicago, Elgin, Lisle, Skokie (North Shore) and Wheeling.