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Liberal Studies Degree
Montana State University
P.O. Box 173000
Bozeman, MT 59717-3000

Tel: (406) 994-3561
Fax: (406) 994-6049
Location: 418 Reid Hall
liberalstudies
  @montana.edu

Dean:
Gregory Young

Director:
David Cherry
dcherry@montana

Program Advisor:
Diane Donnelly
donnelly@montana.edu
Liberal Studies Program Options
A Journey of Possibilities
Integration Exploration Discovery
 
Environmental Studies
The Environmental Studies option provides students with an understanding of environmental issues, drawing on scientific and public policy perspectives. The courses involve application of a wide range of natural and social sciences to problems of natural resource and environmental management. The required curriculum is structured to allow students to take advantage of the unique diversity of departments at MSU, to accommodate varying interests and career aspirations, and to ensure professional competence. In addition to the liberal studies seminars, university core, and integrative seminars, students select 21 credits each from approved lists of science and public policy courses.
Liberal Studies Seminars
CORE 2.0
Integrative Seminars
Natural Science
Public Policy
 
Global and Multicultural
The Global and Multicultural option offers students a broad perspective on international and American cultural, ethnic, and gender issues spanning a wide range of disciplines. Students are encouraged to participate in a Study Abroad or National Student Exchange Program in a region appropriate to their field of area studies. In addition to the liberal studies seminars, university core, and integrative seminars, students select 27 credits from an approved list of global/multicultural courses. In addition, students select a specific 12-credit area studies focus from Asia, Europe, Latin America, Native American Studies, or Women's Studies. Students in this option will also achieve competence, at an intermediate level, in a foreign language appropriate to their field of area studies.
Liberal Studies Seminars
CORE 2.0
Integrative Seminars
Foreign Language
International and Social Issues
Diversity and Cultures
  Study Abroad
National Student Exchange Program 		 
 
Quaternity
Quaternity studies come alive with four interconnected concepts: arts, humanities, social science, and natural science. The Quaternity option offers students a flexible liberal arts education, allowing students to construct a curriculum that reflects their interests and career goals. In addition to the liberal studies seminars, university core, and integrative seminars, students select an additional four courses in each area of the Quaternity and a foreign language of their choice. Internship and undergraduate research opportunities offered through MSU help students think creatively about their future and gain a competitive advantage.
Liberal Studies Seminars
CORE 2.0
Integrative Seminars
Foreign Language
Arts and Social Science
Humanities and Natural Science
   
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"I love learning the values and language of other cultures. The Liberal Studies program allows me to take classes in many different areas of my interest. I am learning about the USA and other countries, including my own. The Liberal Studies program also allows me to bring my culture to the classes. The discussions and interactions with other students are very meaningful.”

- Hiba Daie

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