The
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts (LAR) offers students the opportunity to gain a broad-based understanding of human activities, institutions, and societies and to develop their ability to think and write critically in the classical tradition of the liberal arts. The program prepares students for a wide variety of careers in human services, the professions, teaching, and the corporate world. It is especially recommended for those intending to become elementary school teachers. Given its broad academic scope, it provides the foundation for long-term career development and change. Students select one concentration in the Humanities and one concentration in the Social Sciences.
Upon completing this major, students will be able to:
- Understand the diversity of disciplinary perspectives and relationships across diverse fields of knowledge;
- Identify and formulate multidisciplinary research questions based on key concepts, literature, practices, and issues of their areas of concentration;
- Demonstrate critical thinking and communication skills that relate their academic knowledge to civic engagement and issues in their communities;
- Conduct research that evaluates and employs primary and secondary resources effectively, using appropriate disciplinary conventions for citation and documentation; and,
- Develop, write, and present original analyses in clear, grammatical prose.
Another benefit of the LAR major is our new initiative to bring classes to you using the latest technology. You can study in the classroom, you can study online, or you can take blended classes that incorporate the best techniques from both face-to-face and online learning. In blended classes, the class is organized using online software and much of your work is done in an asynchronous manner (on your time, not ours), but you also meet periodically in a classroom so that you can get to know the professor and other students while performing learning tasks more conducive to a traditional classroom. During the 2007-2008 academic year, LAR faculty will be developing courses using new technology specifically for LAR majors.
Program Highlights:
- First - Rate Faculty
- Flexibility and Convenience
- Career Opportunity in a Variety of Areas
Learn more about this program:
To receive more information and connect with the program manager, please complete the request form to the right.
Sample a Course
Click here for more information on the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Degree Completion Program.
Please note the blended learning format requires students to attend in-person, face-to-face sessions at select locations in Massachusetts in addition to the online sessions.
Registration is administered through Professional and Continuing Education at UMass Dartmouth. Payment is due upon registration. Please see Fee Schedule below.
| Type of Fee |
Amount |
| Tuition & Fees per course |
$741 |
| College Fee per semester |
$33-$87 |
| Total for a three credit course*** |
$774-$828 |
Click here to browse our course listings.
* Courses can vary from one to six credits; this total represents a standard 3 credit course
The University of Massachusetts is accredited by the
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Did you know?
University of Massachusetts has earned several awards for its distance learning programs, faculty and technology including:
- University of Massachusetts Ranked Among Top 28 Best Value in Online Education for Human Services & Psychology Professionals, 2009 by Get Educated
- Ranked Top 10 Online Degrees Colleges- September 2009 (Online Degree Reviews.com)
- UMassOnline Awarded Public Sector of the Year by Mass Technology Leadership Council , 2008
- Most Outstanding Online Teaching and Learning Program, UMass Lowell’s Online Graduate Behavioral Intervention in Autism Program, Sloan Consortium Excellence Awards, 2008
- ‘Excellence in Online Teaching’ Award, Dr. Jeannette E. Riley, Sloan Consortium Excellence Awards, 2008
- 21st Century Best Practices Award, United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
- Program of Excellence, University Continuing Education Association (UCEA)-Journalism Certificate
- Excellence in Faculty Development, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
- Excellence in Online Programming, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
- Excellence in Online Teaching, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
- UMass Amherst Isenberg MBA, Top 10 national rankings, #4 Best Professors (2005, 2006, 2007 Princeton Review: Best Business Schools rankings)
- 4th in Primary Care Education, U.S. World Reports
- Ranked 45th Best University System in the World - London Times
- Excellence in Distance Teaching Education - United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
Availability of financial aid varies depending on matriculation and course status. Please check with your program manager or advisor to determine your eligibility. Generally, if you are matriculated in a degree program and are enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits each semester, you may qualify for financial aid. Please review our Financial Aid Checklist below.
- Fill out the FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov. It is important to list the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth school code number 002210.
- For more information or if you have further questions, please contact Umass Dartmouth Financial Aid Office at (508) 999-8632 or at financialaid@umassd.edu.
Tips:
- Please renew your FAFSA form every year.
- When you register for classes, please contact the Professional and Continuing Education at UMass Dartmouth at (508) 990-1160 to let them know you that you have applied/are applying for financial aid. Also, it is in your best interest to register for your classes either by phone or fax ((508)990-1160ph; (617) 287-7902). You can download the registration form here. If you do not intend to apply for financial aid, you can register online.
Contact:
For more information or if you have further questions, please contact Financial Aid Services at (508) 999-8632 or at financialaid@umassd.edu.