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title: "Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies"
description: "Prepare to teach K–8 or to enter graduate study in education."
url: "https://www.apuglobal.edu/programs/liberal-studies"
level: "Bachelor's"
field: "Education"
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# Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

APU Global's online B.A. in Liberal Studies is built for future K–8 teachers and adults preparing for graduate study in education. The curriculum aligns with California's Multiple Subject content requirements.

## Program facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Level | Bachelor's |
| Field | Education |
| Credits to graduate | 120 |
| Major credits | 42 |
| Cost per credit | $535 |
| Estimated cost of major coursework | $22,470 (before aid and transfer credit) |
| Course structure | Eight-week sessions, six start dates a year |
| Format | Online, fully online |
| Transfer friendly | Yes, up to 90 credits |

## What you'll learn

- Build content fluency across K–8 subject areas
- Apply learning science in real classrooms
- Understand assessment and differentiated instruction
- Work with families and diverse communities
- Prepare for the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) and credentialing exams
- Build a pathway to a Multiple Subject Credential

## Career paths

- Child Welfare Social Worker
- School Counselor
- TK-6 Teacher

## Representative courses

- ARTS 400
- ARTS 410
- BUSN 485
- EDUC 300
- EDUC 310
- EDUC 410
- ENGL 420
- ENGL 450
- HIST 202
- HIST 420
- HIST 440
- MATH 301
- MATH 302
- NSCI 301
- NSCI 325
- PSYC 360
- PSYC 425
- PSYC 435
- PSYC 440
- PSYC 445
- PSYC 450
- PSYC 455
- PSYC 460
- PSYC 480

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies fully online?

Yes. This program is delivered 100% online with no required campus visits or live class meetings. Coursework is asynchronous with weekly deadlines, and everything you need, including the digital library and 24/7 Tutor.com support, is reachable from the Digital Campus.

### How long does this program take to complete?

Courses run in eight-week sessions with six start dates a year, so you move through the 120 credits required to graduate one session at a time. Full-time students take more courses per session and part-time students take fewer, and approved transfer credit reduces the credits you have left.

### What does the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies cost?

Tuition is $535 per credit, about $22,470 for the full 42 credits before aid. There are no technology or graduation fees, employers can be billed directly, and service members, veterans, and their spouses receive a 10% tuition discount.

### Is APU Global accredited?

Yes. APU Global is separately accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), reaffirmed in 2024, and is a nonprofit institution sharing a Christ-centered mission and a heritage dating back to 1899 with Azusa Pacific University. That accreditation is what makes federal financial aid and credit transfer possible.

### Are there application fees or test requirements?

There is no application fee. No SAT or ACT scores are required; admission is based on a high school diploma or GED and official transcripts from any prior college. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis against each session's deadline rather than a single annual cutoff.

### How many credits can I transfer in?

Up to 90 credits. Military training is evaluated from your Joint Services Transcript, and up to 30 credits can come from Prior Learning Assessment. The evaluation is free and results come back before you enroll.

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Source: https://www.apuglobal.edu/programs/liberal-studies
Publisher: APU Global, a fully online university sharing one mission with Azusa Pacific University.
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