Bachelor of Science in Liberal and Applied Studies

Mission Statement

The Bachelor of Science in Liberal and Applied Studies degree program permits students to design a course of study that suits their individual educational goals. It empowers students to have more control over the college academic experience, and, because of the broad-based curriculum, allows them to exercise creativity, innovation, and pragmatism as they plan for their own careers.

This degree program is intended primarily for students who have accumulated a considerable amount of credit hours but have not decided on a particular major field, OR for students desiring a liberal arts degree with an emphasis in one of seven areas: Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Applied Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Applied Behavioral Sciences, or Tribal Organizational Leadership. The flexibility the program offers will help these students obtain a baccalaureate degree without a considerable loss of time and academic credit.

Three Components of the Degree

The Bachelor of Science in Liberal and Applied Studies degree program has three components: general education, liberal and applied studies emphasis, and electives. A required core course — LAS 4993 Capstone — must also be completed.

1. The general education component will consist of 44 hours.
2. The Liberal and Applied Studies emphasis component is composed of 3 groups of twelve hours each and 1 group of 36 hours, for a total of 72 hours. Note: Some areas within the groups listed below require admission to specific programs (e.g., nursing), and some courses may have prerequisites.
3. The electives component will typically consist of 5–9 hours, but will vary depending on the amount of credit needed for 124 total hours and other university graduation requirements.

Emphasis Areas

Group I: Arts	Group II: Humanities	Group III: Natural Sciences	Group IV: Applied Sciences	Group V: Behavioral Sciences	Group VI: Applied Behavioral Sciences	Group VII: Tribal Organizational Leadership
Art	English	Bio Sci	Aviation	Geography	Communication	Culture / Leadership
Music	History	Environment	Computer Sci	Political Science	Criminal Justice	Language / Leadership
Theater	Languages	Mathematics	Educ Tech	Psychology	Education	Religion / Communication
	Philosophy	Physical Sci	Nursing	Sociology	KIN	History / Research
		Wildlife/Cons	Safety	Geography	Ethics	Sovereignty

Enrollment Information

To pursue the Bachelor of Science in Liberal and Applied Studies degree program:

• Be admitted to Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
• Contact Jeni Maple at jmaple@se.edu or 580.745.2210 about developing a degree plan.
• Enroll in courses outlined by the degree plan.

Advanced Outcomes

A student completing a B.S.L.A.S. degree should be able to:

1. Demonstrate a general knowledge and appreciation of the achievements of the sciences and humanities.
2. Show competence in the cognitive analysis of information including the identification of elements, analysis of relationships, and recognition of organizing principles.
3. Exhibit curiosity, independence, resourcefulness, objectivity, and integrity in the pursuit of knowledge and the formation of ideas.
4. Form value judgments on ethical issues in the conduct of activities related to science and humanities.
5. Manifest both written and oral communication skills in the presentation of complex topics, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
6. Show interpersonal skills that will promote the accomplishment of team goals in small groups.
7. Demonstrate skills in the acquisition, analysis, and organization of information or experimental data.
8. Show proficiency in library and technology skills in obtaining information, analyzing data, and problem-solving.
9. Manifest knowledge and comprehension of the limitations of technology and experimental science.
10. Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding necessary for successful participation in society.

Graduation Requirements

A minimum of 124 hours is required to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree. Additional requirements include:

1. A maximum of 64 hours may be transferred from a 2-year college.
2. 60 hours from a 4-year college.
3. 30 hours must be taken from SOSU.
4. 40 hours of 3000- and 4000-level courses.
5. 15 of the last 30 hours taken toward the degree must be taken at SOSU.