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BA in Liberal Studies

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100% online program

Take classes anywhere at any time

Transfer up to 93 credits*

So you can finish your bachelor’s faster

Customizable degree

Choose your areas of unique focus

Online Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Studies

Why Choose Mount Mercy for My Liberal Studies Degree?

Named Iowa’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs, Mount Mercy University allows you to complete a personalized degree that fits your educational, career, and personal goals with your online liberal studies bachelor’s program. You can transfer up to 93 credits* for this major.

Taught by experienced online experts, your degree will help you qualify for a wide array of career opportunities as you learn foundational knowledge and skills in a curriculum of your own design.

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What Is It Like to Earn a Liberal Studies Degree Online?

How Will Mount Mercy’s Liberal Studies Bachelor’s Fit My Schedule?

You can view your classes any time during a given week, and weekly deadlines help you stay on track.

Classes are offered online in accelerated 5- and 10-week courses. We offer nine start dates per year so you can begin coursework (and graduate) faster.

And speaking of graduating faster, remember that the liberal studies program allows you to transfer up to 93 credits* you’ve previously earned.

How Will I Interact with Instructors and Classmates?

You’ll complete your coursework entirely within Mount Mercy’s application-based online portal while enjoying opportunities to connect with your instructors and classmates through:

  • Discussion forums
  • Project-based work (both group and individual)
  • Online office hours or supplemental video sessions

Course content is delivered through a variety of formats:

  • Written lectures and readings
  • Multimedia presentations
  • Instructor video recordings

How Will Mount Mercy’s Liberal Studies Program Help Me in the Real World?

When you graduate, you will be able to:

  • Immediately apply learning to the workforce after a change of major or vocational interest
  • Qualify for career advancement as a college graduate with relevant coursework
  • Accomplish your goals in continuing education and/or personal learning

“My time at Mount Mercy has really helped me develop into the person I am today. I now possess the confidence, knowledge, and skills I need in order to succeed.”
– Katerina Althoff, MMU Student

Can a Bachelor’s Degree Boost My Salary?

On average, a bachelor’s degree holder will earn 67% more than a high school graduate.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019

What Courses Will I Take?

In addition to your general education classes and electives, your Liberal Studies degree will include courses such as these:

  • Core Curriculum Courses
    • 42 Core Curriculum Credits
  • General Elective Courses
    • 51 General Elective Credits
  • Concentration Courses
    • 30 Minimum Concentration Credits comprised of any 6 courses, 200-level or above and any 4 courses, 300-level or above from no more than three academic departments.

The liberal studies major requires at least 123 credit hours. Students may be currently enrolled at MMU or transfer into MMU to qualify for this major. Specific courses needed for graduation will depend on transferred courses. Talk with an enrollment coach for more information.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies Cost?

$530
Cost per online credit hour
10% off
Tuition discount for employees of partner organizations
No Fees
Beyond tuition and books
Up to 93
Transferable credit hours which saves time and money!*

Financial Aid

Mount Mercy encourages you to apply for federal, state, and other kinds of financial assistance.

  • Federal and state grants and loans
  • Tuition reimbursement from employers
  • 10% tuition discount for employees of partner organizations
  • Veterans’ benefits such as the Yellow Ribbon program and G.I. Bill®

Find out more about financial aid ›

*Transfer Credit Policies

We want to make sure your prior academic work counts. You can transfer up to 93 credits from four year, regionally-accredited institutions and up to 63 semester hours from two-year institutions, subject to the Mount Mercy credit transfer policy. Some credit from nationally accredited and unaccredited institutions may also be transferred on a course-by-course basis. Keep in mind, though, that the final 30 credits of your degree must be taken at Mount Mercy.

How Do I Get Started?

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