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Liberal Studies

A bachelor’s degree in liberal studies provides a broad-based, comprehensive learning experience that can be tailored to each students’ interests. The coursework combines components from different areas of study into a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, all centered around a biblical point of view.

The BA option includes Bible and foreign language classes, while the BS degree focuses on science courses, preparing students for a pre-professional health major. Ultimately, liberal studies is the ideal path for students looking for a degree that will prepare them for a variety of career paths in the future.

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Choose Your Track

Students can select classes within the bachelor’s degree in liberal studies curriculum to prepare for a career in pre-law, pre-med, or pre-professional health sciences.

At Florida College, students in our Liberal Studies program choose the pathway that connects directly to graduate study or professional careers. With three distinct tracks, this program allows you to tailor your education while maintaining the rigor and purpose of a well-rounded curriculum. The three tracks we offer include:

  • Pre-Law: Build the communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills that prepare you for law school and careers in legal or policy-related fields. Courses in philosophy, history, communication, and political science provide the foundation needed for admission exams and success in professional practice. A bachelor’s in liberal studies with a pre-law track highlights the adaptability and reasoning skills essential for the legal profession.
  • Pre-Med: Prepare for medical school or advanced healthcare programs with coursework in biology, chemistry, and related sciences. Alongside the core curriculum, these studies build problem-solving skills and scientific literacy while offering a Christian perspective on healthcare. A bachelor’s in liberal studies with a pre-med focus equips graduates with both technical preparation and a holistic view of patient care.
  • Pre-Professional Health Sciences: This track supports students pursuing careers in allied health, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physician assistant programs. Courses in anatomy, physiology, and applied sciences are combined with training in communication and ethics, preparing students for graduate study or immediate entry into the healthcare field.

Florida College Requirements - Liberal Studies

Required Hours 120 hours - Courses taken under the pass-fail option will not apply toward the total
Minor Required? no
Internship Required? no
Entrance Requirements
  • Completed an Associates in Arts (AA) degree at Florida College or its equivalent elsewhere. To be considered “equivalent” to the AA, a transfer student’s work must include at least 60 semester hours, excluding Physical Education activities, and must include courses that satisfy the 36-hour General Education Core at Florida College.
  • The ETS Proficiency Profile Exam normally required for an AA degree at Florida College will not be required of the student who has earned an AA degree or its equivalent elsewhere before being admitted into the Florida College Liberal Studies program.
Sample Classes
  • EDF 3122 Learning and the Developing Child
  • MAN 3802 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
  • SPC 3513 Argumentation and Debate
  • BSC 3933 Special Topics in Biology: Neurophysiology
  • ASH 3230 History of the Middle East
  • HUM 3224 Great Books—Classical Through Renaissance
  • MGF 3301 Bridge to Abstract Mathematics
  • BSC 3933 Special Topics in Biology: Exercise Physiology
  • REL 3460 Philosophy of Religion

Careers After College

A liberal studies degree from Florida College opens doors to several career paths, including:

Skills and Career Preparation with a Liberal Studies Bachelor’s Degree

Florida College’s liberal studies bachelor’s degree program offers students both the breadth of a liberal studies education and the depth of focused, professional preparation. Students graduate with skills that employers, graduate schools, and professional programs highly value. The degree emphasizes not only academic knowledge but also the practical abilities needed to adapt and succeed in a wide range of fields.

Students earning a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies or a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies will:

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