Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies in Business and Health Promotion

The Liberal Studies BA/BS Pre-approved program in Business and Health Promotion provides students an opportunity to combine an interest in aspects of Business and the growing field of Health Promotion. This course of study would be appropriate for students desiring to become a personal trainer or work in a health/fitness club. It would also give a student skills to work in the growing fitness and performance equipment industry. The program course work includes courses both from the business core and from the Physical Activity and Health core. The program outcomes include such benefits for students: graduates acquire a solid foundation in the two core disciplines included in the Liberal Studies degree; students are able to comprehend the differences in perspective and methods between the two core disciplines. Moreover, on completion of the program students will have developed skills in research, writing, and presenting across the two disciplines.

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies in Business and Psychology

The Business and Psychology pre-approved Liberal Studies Program is designed to give students a foundation in both the principles of business and psychology to prepare them for careers in either human resource management or marketing. In addition to required courses, students enrolled in this program are to choose electives in the areas of business and psychology. The capstone project for the BS in Liberal Studies - Business/Psychology major is a thesis paper that integrates prior academic work in both disciplines, organized around a topic relevant to the student’s interest and career goals.

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies in Environmental Studies

The Environmental Studies concentration within the BS/BA degree in Liberal Studies prepares students for a broad range of environmental careers. Career opportunities for graduates could be found in state and federal agencies, or in numerous private agencies or corporations. Most positions in environmental studies ask for a generalist who is able to deal with specialists from many areas of academics. It is also expected that such a generalist have her/his own area of expertise. The core curriculum is designed to train students in the broad area of environmental studies so that a student is able to deal with many areas of the field.

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies in Early Childhood Education

The Liberal Studies degree with a concentration in Early Childhood is an online degree program for early childhood teachers with an AA degree in ECE who are interested in completing a BA/BS Liberal Studies Degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. The program content is multidisciplinary and integrative in relation to areas of family and child development, literacy, health, curriculum, administration and diversity. Throughout the program, participants will have a chance to expand and enhance their knowledge and skills of work in an early childhood setting. Each core class will require the student to complete/implement an independent project, portfolio or research paper. These assignments allow each student to pursue an area of particular interest while weaving together the threads and understandings of each core’s subject area. The program is designed for those who have preparation and experience in early childhood education and requires admission to program.

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies in Health Administration and Organizational Communication

The Health Administration and Organizational Communication program examines the human side of managing organizations, allowing for skill development in communication, group behavior, decision-making, human resource management, and ethics. One of the best things about this program is the ability to customize your degree to fit your professional and educational goals. Students will possess a fundamental understanding of health care delivery systems and services, as well as the factors that impact the health care environment, and the appropriate research methods practiced. These students will combine their Health Care Administration education with organizational skill development in communications, group behavior, decision making, human resource management and ethics, culminating in a well-rounded degree.

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies in Health Administration and Public Relations

MSU Billings’ Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies degree in Health Administration and Public Relations provides a basic understanding of health services administration, public relations and of the unique skills needed by a health service administrator. Topics include Media Studies, Essentials of Video Production, Persuasion, Media Advertising, Advanced Video Production, Introduction to Health Care Systems, Internship: Field Experience in Health Administration, Health Economics, Health Care Administration, Health Law, Health Policy and Politics, and Internship in Health Administration.

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies in Communication Arts

Individuals, who want to build professional careers in print media, music, linguistics, journalism, and the closely-related fields of public relations, advertising and organizational communications, will find a Bachelor of Liberal Studies in Communication and Arts program the very program they need to obtain necessary skills and knowledge. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to pursue careers as communications professionals in the media-rich communications industries and corporations. Upon successful completion of the program our students will be skillful in Art & Art History; Communications Studies; Creative & Nonfiction Writing; Dance; Journalism & Mass Communication; Linguistics; Music; Rhetoric; and Theatre Arts.