College of Professional Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies is designed to
provide an excellent, multidisciplinary education. Its
flexible approach is geared especially to working adults pursuing a
college degree while working full-time. Instead of choosing
the traditional single academic major area of study, the Liberal
Studies major studies a variety of areas centered on the
humanities, the social sciences, science and mathematics and a
minor area, including one of the many career areas offered such as
administrative studies, business, computer science, criminal
justice, health services, journalism, or paralegal studies.
Admissions Requirement
Undergraduate admission is based on many factors, including
previous academic performance, satisfactory achievement on
standardized tests, personal recommendations, and other indications
of an applicant's interests, motivation, and potential.
Graduation
Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies requires the
completion of a minimum of semester hours of credit with a minimum
cumulative quality point index of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
| Course Areas | Credits |
| Core Requirements | 48 |
| Liberal Studies | 51 |
| General Electives | 27 |
View the Program Goals for the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal
Studies.
Financial Aid Available
If you are wondering how to finance your college education, St.
John’s University provides substantial need and merit based
scholarships from its own funds as well as government supported
financial aid. Students applying for need based funds must
complete a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid annually to determine
eligibility. Merit based awards are offered to students
who meet the academic criteria.
Prospective students are encouraged to check with their
employers about tuition reimbursement programs,
and uniformed police officers are eligible to
receive a special discount. In
addition, military personnel are advised to check with military
advisers to determine eligibility for
tuitionbenefits available through
the armed forces. Prospective students can
contact Antonio Lodato
Asst Dean/Dir Even/Wkend Prog, via email at lodatoa@stjohns.edu or
call (718) 990-5974.
Learn more about Undergraduate financial
aid or contact the Office of Financial
Aid.