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A Liberal Arts program sets out to provide an inclusive education in that's focused in one of a number of fields, including natural science, literature, history, social science, math, music, religious studies, philosophy, and political science. Entering an online liberal arts degree program may be the smart choice for you if:

If either of the first two descriptions fits you and where you're headed, then pursuing a graduate degree online is a natural course: you will set yourself up for career success while going through a program designed to sharpen your critical thinking and analysis skills.

If the third category is where you currently fit, then an online liberal arts program or a general studies program online offers you an excellent way to explore several areas of study while satisfying many general requirements for bachelor degree programs.

Ideal for working adults who want to complete their degree in less time than usual, an online liberal arts program will let you have as much schedule flexibility as you need. Liberal arts classes give you the latitude to transfer to a more specific major in the future with the likelihood that the credits you've earned will be applicable.

Explore the Liberal Arts programs below, listed by school.

Or, investigate the available online programs by degree level:

Request more information today. Each respective online school will help you make sure that a particular program is the best choice for your academic and career goals.

Kaplan University Online

  • IDS/Communication (Associate's)
    If you're looking for a degree that prepares you for more careers than just about any other, the Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with Communication emphasis is for you. You'll gain the...
  • IDS/Early Childhood Development (Associate's)
    The Early Childhood Development emphasis is designed to provide students with the relevant knowledge and skills needed to be a certified professional working with infants, toddlers, pre-school and kinde...
  • IDS/Edu Paraprofessional (Associate's)
    If you need an associate's degree to move your career ahead but haven't found a degree program that fits your needs, this may be the program for you. This program is also an option for students who have...
  • Interdisciplinary Studies (Associate's)
    If you need an associate's degree to move your career ahead but haven't found a degree program that fits your needs, this may be the program for you. This program is also an option for students who have...
  • Adv. Start Communication (Bachelor's)
    Building careers for the information age­-online. With our advanced start program, students with an associate's or bachelor's degree can earn a BS in Communication in under two years.* You can learn...
  • Communication (Bachelor's)
    Build careers for the information age­-online. The Bachelor of Science in Communication degree can help you become an effective creator and conveyer of ideas, concepts, and information. Improve your...
  • Communication/Org Comm (Bachelor's)
    To become an effective creator and conveyer of ideas, concepts, and information in today's competitive global workplace, start with an online Bachelor of Science in Communication degree from Kaplan Univ...
  • Communication/Technical Writing (Bachelor's)
    To become an effective creator and conveyer of ideas, concepts, and information in today's competitive global workplace, start with an online Bachelor of Science in Communication degree from Kaplan Univ...

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University of Phoenix

  • General Studies (Associate's)
    Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associate of Arts degree with concentrations in business, accounting, information technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human services...
  • Paraprofessional Education (Associate's)
    Axia College of University of Phoenix offers Associates of Arts degrees in a broad range of content areas. The 60-credit curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of ...

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Grand Canyon University

  • English Literature (Bachelor's)
    The English Literature Program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain the knowledge and professional competence to communicate effectively in written and oral discourse. They also ...
  • History (Bachelor's)
    The History program presents students with chronological and theoretical frameworks that enable them to properly contextualize the human cultural, social, political, and economic experience. The departm...
  • Psychology (Bachelor's)
    The psychology major offers a broad array of courses that increase our understanding of human actions in the past and present. With this understanding comes the responsibility to improve our relationshi...
  • Sociology (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science in Sociology seeks to encourage students to think deeply and seriously, using both the Christian and scientific perspectives, about the consequences of social structures upon hum...

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Walden University Online

  • Policy Analysis (M.P.A)
    Policy shapes the workings of government and its partners. This specialization provides a critical context within which organizations and individuals act in a democratic society. It will prepare you to ...
  • Public Policy (Ph.D.)
    The Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration program prepares you to meet the challenges of governance and effective service delivery as government and nonprofit institutions increasingly become intert...
  • Social Policy Analysis and Planning (Ph.D.)
    In the Ph.D. in Human Services program-one of the largest of its kind-you'll be part of a community of professionals devoted to making a difference. You'll focus on applying action-oriented research to ...

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Florida Tech University Online-Undergrad

  • Liberal Arts (Associate's)
    As businesses continue to streamline, demand for professionals with a wide range of skills is expected to grow. If you want to earn an associate’s degree but you’re not decided on a specific discipline,...

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Ashford University

  • Org Mgmt/English/Language Arts (Bachelor's)
    One of the best things about Ashford University's Organizational Management program is the ability to customize your degree to fit your professional and educational goals. Students with a background and...
  • Org Mgmt/Liberal Studies (Bachelor's)
    The Organizational Management program examines the human side of managing organizations, allowing for skill development in communication, group behavior, decision-making, human resource management, and ...
  • Org. Mgmt/Foreign Language Studies (Bachelor's)
    One of the best things about Ashford University's Organizational Management program is the ability to customize your degree to fit your professional and educational goals.  Students with a backgrou...
  • Social Science (Bachelor's)
    Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BA/SS) degree and develop a sound understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures - from various per...
  • Social Science/Anthropology (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/Applied Behavioral Science (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/Art (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/Art History (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/Biology (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/Child Studies (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/Communications (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/Early Childhood Education (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/Economics (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/English/Language Arts (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/Environmental Science (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/Geography (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/Health Studies (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/History (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/Human Resources Administration (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/Human Resources Management (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/Marketing (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/Mathematics (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/Political Science (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/Psychology (Bachelor's)
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  • Social Science/Social Services (Bachelor's)
    Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BA/SS) degree from Ashford University and develop a sound understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, governments, and cul...
  • Social Science/Sociology (Bachelor's)
    Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BA/SS) degree from Ashford University and develop a sound understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, governments, and cul...
  • Sociology (Bachelor's)
    Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree from Ashford University and discover the intricate framework of relationships between individuals and the societies they live in: their composition, organi...

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Southern New Hampshire University

  • Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature
    Become a critical thinker, writer and speaker and an attractive prospect to employers with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature from Southern New Hampshire University. SNHU’s deg...
  • Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
    Southern New Hampshire University’s Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program introduces you to the content and methods of psychology and provides an understanding of behavior from a psychological perspect...

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Tiffin University

  • Master of Arts in Humanities
    The program offers graduate study in liberal arts for those who seek a broad, interdisciplinary approach to knowledge.  It is designed for adults facing career changes who are interested in explori...

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Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University

  • General Studies (Associates)
    The focus of the Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies is to produce graduates who will continue their education at a four-year institution. The course offerings were designed to maximize the tran...

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Kendall College

  • Baking and Pastry (Certificate)
    If you are looking to change careers, start a small business, or complement the work experience you already have with professional, hands-on culinary skills, Kendall College's Culinary Arts Certificate ...
  • Culinary Arts (Certificate)
    If you are looking to change careers, start a small business, or complement the work experience you already have with professional, hands-on culinary skills, Kendall College's Culinary Arts Certificate ...
  • Culinary Arts (Associate's)
    Kendall's two-year Associate degree in Culinary Arts uniquely fuses the art and science of cooking with an introduction into critical business management knowledge. This combination prepares you to succ...
  • Culinary Arts (Bachelor's)
    The nationally acclaimed School of Culinary Arts at Kendall College has been cultivating exceptional culinary professionals since 1985. We are committed to sustaining academic excellence in culinary e...

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Strayer University

  • General Studies (Associate's)
    The liberal arts or general studies program allows students to explore virtually all areas of the curriculum. It is for the student who may be uncertain about choosing a major area of study. The student...
  • Public Administration (Master's)
    This degree program is closely related to Strayer University's mission of serving students "who seek a business-oriented education" and providing students a professional education. The Master of Public ...

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Liberty University

  • General Studies (Associate's)
    If you are a busy working adult with a desire to further your education and increase job marketability, earning your Associate of Arts in General Studies is the first-step toward gaining the knowledge a...

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Colorado Technical University Online

  • General Studies (Associate's)
    At Stonecliffe College Online, an academic division of Colorado Technical University, we take a real-world approach to higher education that acknowledges your past accomplishments, present situation and...

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