Earn Your Bachelor of Liberal Studies 100% Online
Build your bridge to success with our 100% online Bachelor of Liberal Studies program.
Craft your academic journey with Mount Mercy University’s liberal studies major. Build a personalized bachelor’s degree by connecting diverse fields of study to achieve your career and personal aspirations. This program is ideal for students seeking flexibility, as it accommodates late major changes, maximizes transfer credits, and supports lifelong learning goals.
Program benefits
Mount Mercy offers flexible online programs with 5- and 10-week classes and nine start dates.
Affordability
Save money on commuting, housing, and other expenses. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
Convenience & Flexibility
Mount Mercy offers flexible online programs with 5- and 10-week courses and nine start dates. Earn your degree without putting your life on hold—access courses anytime, and study when it’s convenient for you.
Interactive Learning
Online classes combine videos, simulations, quizzes, and discussion forums to create a dynamic and interactive learning environment, making higher education more engaging and accessible for different learning styles.
Why a 100% online degree from Mount Mercy University?
At Mount Mercy University, we’ve got your back with online bachelor’s degree programs in business, marketing, and human resource management. With the advantage of online classes, we prioritize both convenience and affordability for our students. The best part is that you can log in from wherever you are, meaning you can learn from anywhere.
Since there are no set class times, students can balance their learning journey with their professional and personal commitments. Our online courses are also divided into five and ten-week block periods. This approach enables students to immerse themselves in one course at a time if they choose, promoting focused and efficient learning.
Rest assured, our faculty members are committed to ensuring a seamless student experience and fostering success. Online tutors and academic coaches stand ready to provide comprehensive assistance if you need extra academic support.
MMU Plus
Want a head start on your master’s degree? Current Mount Mercy students can take up to four advanced courses in any of our graduate programs during their undergraduate studies, if eligible.
Get more from your college experience
It’s easy to see why so many students choose MMU Plus
- Jump-start your master’s degree and take advantage of an up to $9,600 value
- Fulfill electives in your bachelor’s program
- Use your current financial aid toward graduate-level classes
- Make connections for jobs and placements
- Gain advanced skills
All at no extra cost!
Program requirements and course details
Bachelor of Liberal Studies
The Liberal Studies major at Mount Mercy University offers a student-centered approach, allowing individuals to build a bachelor’s degree tailored to their needs. Students make connections across fields of study, choosing concentrations aligned with their educational and career goals. Ideal for those seeking diverse opportunities, the major accommodates late major changes, offers flexibility with transfer credits, and supports lifelong learning objectives.
A Bachelor of Liberal Studies major allows students to pursue diverse opportunities and tailor courses to their goals. A Liberal Studies degree prepares students for a career in any of the following:
- Customer Service Representative
- Editor
- Human Resource Specialist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Advertising Sales Representative
- Training and Development Specialist
- Event Planner
- Social Media Manager
Liberal Studies program degree requirements
45 credit hours in reflection and action core curriculum requirements
61 credit hours in degree program major requirements
If you would like to receive a tentative evaluation of transfer credit, please contact online admissions at
319.449.1325 or onlineadmissions@mtmercy.edu.
| Course # | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A student must possess at least 60 cumulative credit hours before declaring a Liberal Studies major. | 60 | |
| Advising Concentration 1 | 30 | |
| Any 6 courses with course codes 200-level or above from no more than three different academic disciplines. (For example, 6 courses from biology, chemistry, and physics.) | ||
| Any 4 courses with course codes 300-level or above from no more than two academic disciplines. | ||
| CD 007 | Strategies for a Successful Job Search | 1 |
| Total Hours | 31 |
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