The Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Social Sciences (BLS - Social Sciences) is offered through cooperation between the Office of Professional + Continuing Studies (PCS) and the College of Arts & Sciences. Students interested in this degree should contact PCS for advising and more information or visit the Bachelor of Liberal Studies in Social Sciences Web Page.
Professional + Continuing Studies Staff
The BLS - Humanities program is not accepting new applicants at this time. Current students should access the bulletin that corresponds to the year that they entered Loyola for their appropriate DPCL. Please see the Common Curriculum section for more information regarding the new Loyola Core. Below is a roadmap to assist students and faculty in understanding the new changes, and which Loyola Core courses can satisfy existing students' Common Curriculum requirements.
Admission Requirements
The BLS - Social Sciences program is not accepting new applicants at this time.
Program of Study
View PCS Common Curriculum requirements
| Major Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total | 120 crs. |
|
Social Science Electives A student may select courses from criminal justice, history*, political science, psychology, and sociology. A minimum of 18 credit hours and a maximum of 27 credit hours are required in one discipline. A student may not take more than 15 hours in criminal justice as major electives. At least 18 credit hours in major courses must be upper division-level courses. |
33 crs. |
|
Adjunct Electives Humanities Electives Mathematics/Natural Sciences Elective |
12 crs 9 crs.
3 crs. |
| Common Curriculum Courses | 30 crs. |
| Free Electives | 45 crs. |
* History courses may be chosen for either major or adjunct coursework, but not both.