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Program checklist · BA

Liberal Studies, BA

Daemen University · Amherst, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
BA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
120
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Return to: Academic Programs PLEASE NOTE: In order to declare a major in Liberal Studies, a student must have already earned a minimum of 30 college credits. Applications must be submitted to the ​Liberal Studies Advisor. PROGRAM ADVISOR AMHERST CAMPUS: Dr. Shawn Kelley Contact Information: Skelley@daemen.edu or (716) 839-8373 PROGRAM ADVISOR HYBRID/STUDY ABROAD - ISRAEL PROGRAM: Dr. Denise Emer Contact Information: Demer@daemen.edu or (716) 839-8257 Program Delivery: Offered Inperson, online, or hybrid formats depending on program acceptance.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
190725
CourseShelf checklist
CK_190725_26824b54
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

General Education Curriculum

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    Major: 54 Credits

    7 items
    1. 15 credits must be in upper-level studies (courses with a 300 and/or 400 number). These 15 credits will not include the studies used to satisfy the Research & Presentation requirement.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. No more than nine (9) credits of “D” level work may be counted for the major.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. No courses counted in the major may be graded as Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. At least three (3) credits should deal specifically and primarily with a topic outside of the U.S. Courses are subject to the approval of the Liberal Studies Advisor. The three (3) credits can be counted anywhere in the program.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Transfer credits, such as those completed through international studies and/or crossregistered courses, may count towards the major with the authorization of the Liberal Studies Advisor.
      Not resolved to a course
    6. Courses counted for the major may not be counted for the Core or as Free Electives.
      Not resolved to a course
    7. CMP 101
      English Composition
      Not resolved to a course

    Humanities: 9 Credits

    2 items
    1. 3 credits in Literature (may be selected from literature offerings in the liberal arts).
      Not resolved to a course
    2. 6 credits in the following (selections may be in one or in multiple areas): Art History; Literature; Modern Languages (300 or 400 level courses only); Philosophy; Religious Studies; Theater.
      Not resolved to a course

    Social Sciences: 9 Credits

    1 item
    1. Courses to be taken in a minimum of two of the following areas: Economics; Geography; History; Linguistics; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology (Social Work courses are not allowed).
      Not resolved to a course

    Sciences/Math: 6 Credits

    1 item
    1. Courses to be taken in the following (selections may be in one or in multiple areas): Biology; Biochemistry; Chemistry; Environmental Science; Forensic Science; Mathematics; Natural Sciences; Physics.
      Not resolved to a course

    Liberal Studies Core Cluster: 18 Credits

    3 items
    1. In addition to the coursework completed to meet the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences requirements, students must complete one of the following options:
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Option A: 9 credits to be completed in each of two academic departments. NOTE: Course selections may derive from previous majors but are designed around a liberal arts focus planned in consultation with the Liberal Studies Advisor.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Option B: Completion of a minor in any of the departments represented in the areas of: Humanities; Social Sciences; Sciences. Should the minor selected require less than 18 credits, the remaining credits will be selected from the liberal arts and with the approval of the Liberal Studies Advisor.
      Not resolved to a course

    Research & Presentation: 3 Credits

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      Foreign Language: 6 Credits

      1 item
      1. Foreign Language Requirement: Students must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language through the intermediate level. The requirement may be satisfied through the completion of college-level coursework or the successful completion of a proficiency examination. A complete description of the requirement is available in the Foreign Language section of the Daemen catalog.
        Not resolved to a course

      General Education Curriculum: 36 Credits

      10 items
      1. First Year Seminar (3)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. Learning Communities (6)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. Depth- Discovery (9)
        Not resolved to a course
      4. Breadth- Exploration:
        Not resolved to a course
      5. Natural Sciences and Mathematics:
        Not resolved to a course
      6. Choose two courses from: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Math and Physics (6)
        Not resolved to a course
      7. Social Science:
        Not resolved to a course
      8. Choose two courses from: Anthropology, Economics, History, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology (6)
        Not resolved to a course
      9. Humanities:
        Not resolved to a course
      10. Choose two courses from: Art, English, Language (French or Spanish), Music, Philosophy, Religion, and Theater. (6)
        Not resolved to a course

      Free Electives: 30 Credits

      Complete 30 credits. 6 credits must be in Liberal Arts and Sciences from the following subjects: · 1 item
      1. Complete 30 credits. 6 credits must be in Liberal Arts and Sciences from the following subjects: Anthropology, Art, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Composition, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Science, French, Geography, History, Linguistics, Literature, Math, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Sociology, Spanish, and Theater.
        Not resolved to a course

      Graduation Requirements

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