David Simmons
Department Chair
Email: simmonsd@uww.edu
Chris Minor
Master Advisor & Liberal Studies Coorindator
Email: minorc@uww.edu
Note for online students: While the Liberal Studies major itself can be completed online, we cannot guaruntee that minors/courses managed by other departments will be available online. If you are interested in completing a minor or focus area online, please contact the department you are interested in working with to inquire about online options.
Liberal Studies students who declare the Liberal Studies major without a minor will be required to complete a focus area. The focus area requirement is fulfilled by a set of classes that total 12-15 units, with at least 9 of those units taken at the upper level (coded as 300 or above). The focus area is chosen in consultation with the academic advisor, but it should be multidisciplinary and include the study of a topic, theme, or problem. With guidance from their advisor, each student can ultimately choose from a wide variety of courses to plan a focus area that fits their interests and goals.
As a way to generate ideas, approaches to focus area planning might include:
For example:
A Web Design & Digital Communication focus area, for example, might consist of:
(Note: All of these courses are available online.)
Courses used in a focus area can simultaneously fulfill some of the requirements for certificate programs offered on campus. A Paralegal Studies focus area, for example, might consist of:
(Note: All of these courses are available online.)
Each college offers many certificate options, and more information about these can be found at the links below:
Again, make sure to discuss your focus area options with your advisor
so that you can work together to identify a set of courses that will fit your interests and goals.
With guidance from your advisor, Liberal Studies majors can choose from a long list of approved minors for majors in the College of Letters & Sciences. The list of options can be obtained from the L&S Advising Office.