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UndergraduatePrograms in Liberal Arts
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Online Programs in Liberal Arts ...................3
Why Penn State? ................................................5
Education Model or Liberal Arts Degrees ..6
Undergraduate Certiicate ...............................8
Associate Degree ...............................................9
Bachelor’s Degrees...........................................10
Bachelor o Arts in Letters, Arts, and
Sciences .............................................................12
Bachelor o Arts in Law and Society ...........13
Bachelor o Arts in Political Science ...........14
Bachelor o Science in Organizational
Leadership ........................................................15
Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology ................16
Bachelor’s Degree Minors ..............................17
Frequently Asked Questions .........................18
Begin Your Application Today .....................19
TABLE OF CONTE NTS
“An education in the liberal arts cultivates students who
communicate well, think critically, understand the wider worldin which we live, and imagine new possibilities for more ethical
and just relationships with others. The Penn State World
Campus liberal arts curriculum makes those traditional values
of a liberal arts education more accessible to a wider audience
and translates them into a digital age.”
—Christopher Long Associate Dean of Undergraduate
Education in Liberal Arts
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An education in liberal arts can give you the opportunity to develop broad knowledge,
learning from several disciplines such as history, science, and social science. A liberal
arts degree does not follow the latest industry trends; instead, you can learn the
foundational skills to help you lead the transition from one trend to the next. Ourprograms help provide you with a solid foundation and excellent preparation for
careers in business, teaching, journalism, law, the arts, and many other fields, and thus
give you the flexibility to follow your preferred career path across many industries.
Our undergraduate offerings in liberal arts include:
Certificate
• Organizational Communication
Associate Degrees
• Associate in Arts in Letters, Arts,
and Sciences
Bachelor’s Degrees• Bachelor of Arts in Letters, Arts, and
Sciences
• Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
• Bachelor of Science in Organizational
Leadership
• B.A./B.S. in Psychology
Minors
• Labor Studies and Employment Relations
• Political Science
• Psychology
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“I found a strong interaction with my instructor and classmates; we were consistently
pushed to strive for excellence in our work and think critically about the material and
how it is relevant in today’s world.”
—Megan O’Meara Caldwell
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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Why Penn State?
Career-Enhancing Programs
The Wall Street Journal has ranked
Penn State No. 1 in the nation forhaving well-rounded graduates who are
most able to succeed. Whether you are
looking to broaden your education or if
you are just getting started, Penn State’s
undergraduate degrees and certificates
in the liberal arts can provide a
great stepping-stone for successfulprofessional development.
Each program offers:
• courses taught by highly respected
faculty members who are experts
in their fields
• an engaged and diverse network of peers
Online Delivery Experience—
Penn State’s World Campus
In 1892, Penn State founded one of
the nation’s first correspondence
courses. Over the years, our distanceeducation options have evolved to
include technology-enhanced learning
experiences, culminating in the
foundation of Penn State’s World
Campus in 1998. As a pioneer in
distance learning, we have significant
experience in understanding the needsof off-campus students. Penn State’s
faculty members in the College of the
Liberal Arts are committed to creating a
first-class learning environment for their
students, no matter where in the world
they are.
You can experience courses that are:
• designed around best practices in
online delivery
• taught by faculty with experience
teaching in an online environment
• created using technology to support
successful learning outcomes, not just
convenience
Academically Rigorous,
Accredited Programs
Our online courses are the same courses
that we offer on campus; your diploma
will look no different from the one
earned by our resident students.
Our programs are also accredited through
the Middle States Association o Colleges
and Schools (www.msche.org ).
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Our education model allows you to reach
your highest academic goal by achieving
important milestones along the way. The
credits you earn in our undergraduate
certificates may be transferable to
an associate degree, and in turn, the
applicable credits you earn to complete anassociate degree may be transferable to a
bachelor’s degree.
Your achievement for studying at Penn
State World Campus can be almost
immediate—with the possibility of the first
certification being awarded as soon as youcomplete your first year.*
Education Model or Liberal Arts Degrees
—Shounda Hathaway
Bachelor of Arts in Letters,
Arts, and Sciences
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“The ability to enter into a defined ‘distance’ program that still allows for the
flexibility of enrolling in a wide array of courses separates World Campus from
other programs. I could stay on track with my major courses, but explore other
topics that I am interested in or that I felt supported my efforts in the
organizational leadership program. I feel that this would not have been the
case with other institutions.”
—Justin Guadagno
Bachelor of Science inOrganizational Leadership
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Choose Your Path
Benefit from continuous career development all the way to your highest academic goal.
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Certificate
(12 credits)
• Organizational
Communication
Associate Degree
(60 credits)
• Associate in Arts in
Letters, Arts, and
Sciences
Bachelor’s Degrees
(120 to 123 credits)
• Bachelor of Arts in
Letters, Arts, and
Sciences
• Bachelor of Arts in
Law and Society
• Bachelor of Arts in
Political Science
• Bachelor of Science
in Organizational
Leadership
• B.A./B.S. in
Psychology
Note: Credits may be transferred to an upper-level degree in the College of the Liberal Arts or any other college at the University, where applicable.
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Earning a certificate can help reinforce the skills you have already learned on the job or
give you a more competitive edge in the workplace.
Organizational Communication (12 credits)
When asked by the National Association o
Colleges and Employers (NACE) to rate the
importance o candidate qualities and skills
or the Job Outlook 2012 survey, employers
rated “communication skills” among the top
three most important qualities.
With this certiicate, you can hone
your skills in inormation management,
communication technology, conlict
resolution and negotiation, public address,
and business writing.
Undergraduate Certifcate
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Associate Degree
“The quality of the education was unbelievable; every resource was available to
me. I could tell that the professors really wanted us to succeed. It wasn’t just a
matter of them wanting to do a job; they are quality people who cared about all
of their students.”
—Linda Housand
Associate Degree in Letters, Arts,and Sciences
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The Associate in Arts in Letters, Arts, and
Sciences at Penn State is a multidisciplinary,
student-designed major that allows you to
use elective courses to enhance your learning
experience in business, history, or math.
• 24 major course credits
• 21 General Education credits
• 15 elective credits
A letters, arts, and sciences degree can give
you the lexibility to work in a broad range
o positions, including:
• retail or sales manager
• purchasing agent
• teacher’s assistant
• human resources assistant
• administrative support specialistThis degree can be used as a stepping-stone
or one o the College o the Liberal Arts’
bachelor’s degrees (where credits apply).
—Judge Worsham
Associate Degree in Letters,
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Our bachelor’s degrees highlight
interdisciplinary education to help you
develop a broad range of analytical, creative,
and interpersonal skills applicable to many
professional situations.
Our programs range rom 120 to 123 credits,
and credits earned rom an undergraduate
certiicate or associate degree may be applied
toward the ulillment o the requirements
or a bachelor’s degree (where applicable).
Choose from the following programs:
• Bachelor o Arts in Letters, Arts, and
Sciences (120 credits)
• Bachelor o Arts in Law and Society
(123 credits)
• Bachelor o Arts in Political Science
(123 credits)
• Bachelor o Science in Organizational
Leadership (123 credits)
• B.A./B.S. in Psychology (120/123 credits)
Students also have the option to complete
minors in labor studies and employment
relations, psychology, or political science
in combination with any o our bachelor’s
degrees.
This brochure presents a brie overview o
each program. To view a ull list o courses,
career opportunities, and suggested applicant
proiles, please visit:
www.worldcampus.psu.edu/liberal_arts
Bachelor’s Degrees
Find out which program is right or you.
Our admissions counselors are available
to help you make a decision.
Call toll free: 800-252-3592
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—Ed Cochran
Bachelor of Science in
Organizational Leadership
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Bachelor of Arts in Letters,
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Whether you are interested in creative
arts, public relations, or marketing, abachelor’s degree in letters, arts, and
sciences can help you gain the workplace
skills you need to succeed in almost
any field.
Our program ocuses on sharpening your
communication and analytical skills, as
well as enhancing your leadership abilities
by oering courses in multidisciplinary ields such as ethics, global perspectives,
leadership, and diversity.
This degree is ideal if you already have
some undergraduate education and you
wish to finish your degree, or if you’re
already in a managerial position andwish to advance at your workplace.
The Bachelor of Arts in Letters, Arts,
and Sciences is an excellent choice for
anyone, but is particularly suitable for
students who have college credits that
can be transferred.
Who Should Apply?
• prospects with some or no
undergraduate education
• managers looking to advance their
careers
Career Possibilities• advertising, marketing, and public
relations
• banking
• profit and nonprofit management
• government
• arts and entertainment industry
• writing, editing, and publishing
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—Michael Crane
Bachelor of Arts in Letters, Arts, and Sciences
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Bachelor o Arts in Law and Society
The bachelor o arts major in law and
society is an interdisciplinary program
intended to provide students with a greater
understanding o law, legal principles, and
the legal systems o the United States.
This program is ideal i you have interest in
law enorcement agencies, law oices, labor
organizations, regulatory agencies, public
policy and social service agencies—or i you
deal with law topics in your small businessor are preparing to go to law school.
Typical courses include historical and
contemporary issues in law, critical
thinking, writing, human behavior, and
legal institutions.
Who Should Apply?
• workers who have to deal with legal issues
as part o their job duties
• students planning to attend law school
• students aspiring to attend graduate school
• law enorcement and corrections oicers
• community service proessionals
• members o the armed services who want
to enroll in a degree-completion program
Career Possibilities
• law enorcement oicer
• legal assistant
• arbitrator
• mediator
• small-business owner
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“I found that legal issues always
came up in my business, and that
was how I first became interestedin studying law.”
—Stacy Bryan
Bachelor of Arts in
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If you have an interest in politics, foreign affairs, public policy, or such issues as health care
or immigration, this program can help you develop an advanced understanding of both
American and international politics and relations.
Many of the courses in the political science program emphasize research-based writing that
can give you the hands-on experience necessary to prepare you for success from the very
beginning. This degree is also an excellent stepping-stone if you wish to pursue graduate
studies in homeland security and economic development.
Bachelor o Arts in Political Science
Who Should Apply?• persons interested in government and
public policy
• proessionals dealing with political
aspects o trade in an organization
• students aspiring to attend graduate
school
Career Possibilities• government agencies
• nongovernmental organizations
• regulatory entities
• domestic and international businesses
• journalism
• public relations
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Bachelor o Science inOrganizational Leadership
The Bachelor o Science in Organizational Leadership is a highly practical program that explores
current issues o leadership and organizational dynamics. Using a multidisciplinary approach
that includes courses in psychology, sociology, communication, economics, labor, and industrial
relations, this program can prepare you or leadership positions in any type o environment. The
knowledge and insight you acquire with this degree program draw heavily on any real-world
experience you bring to your studies, making your education more relevant and invaluable.
Who Should Apply?
• employees o any industry who would like
to advance in their careers
• managers who need an academic degree
to keep climbing the corporate ladder
• persons interested in leadership and
organizational culture
• military personnel looking to climb the
ranks—or transition into civilian lie
Career Possibilities
• human resources
• management
• sales
• administrative services
• military oicers
“The organizational leadership
program is really well suited to
people who are already working full-
time, and it provides opportunities to
move up in your current job or into a
management job.”
—Cynthia Stoichess
Bachelor of Science
in Organizational
Leadership
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Whether you are interested in social work or developing your career in business, a psychology
degree can provide you with the critical thinking and interpersonal and research skills
necessary to become a successul proessional.
Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology
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Bachelor o Arts in Psychology The Bachelor o Arts in Psychology can
provide a broad education in the arts,
humanities, and social sciences. It can give
you the oundation you need to work in a
social-service ield. It may also be a goodit i you want to attend graduate school in
psychology or a related ield.
Who Should Apply?
• prospects seeking to ocus their studies on
understanding human behavior
• proessionals wishing to pursue urthertraining in psychology
• persons who want to work in ields that
deal with children, amilies, public health,
mental health, or substance abuse
Career Possibilities
• child, amily, and school social worker• medical and public health social worker
• mental health and substance abuse social
worker
• probation or corrections oicer
• caregivers
Bachelor o Science in Psychology The Bachelor o Science in Psychology
provides an opportunity to study the
application o psychology in the workplace
and to choose courses related to business. It
may be a good choice i you are a businessproessional interested in human resources,
management, leadership development, or
marketing.
Who Should Apply?
• proessionals interested in working on
interpersonal relations and organizationalculture in a business setting
• students interested in entering a career in
marketing or marketing research
• students wishing to combine the study o
psychology with business-related topics
Career Possibilities• human resources specialist
• labor relations specialist
• advertising
• marketing and consumer behavior
• public relations
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Bachelor’s Degree Minors
The College o the Liberal Arts oers students the possibility to complete a minor in the course
o their studies or their bachelor’s degrees.
Our minors are typically open to any World Campus student who meets the prerequisites, and
in most cases the courses used to satisy General Education or bachelor’s degree requirements,
along with electives, may also be used to satisy requirements or the minor.
With a minor, you can gain deeper insight into the following fields:
Labor Studies and Employment
Relations Minor (18 credits)This minor oers interdisciplinary courses
to explore common topics at the workplace,
such as ethics, employee-employer
relationship, communication, work-lie
balance, and human resource management.
Political Science Minor (18 credits)This minor introduces you to political
processes and institutions, with at least one
course in each o the ollowing political
science areas: American politics, theory/
methodology, comparative politics, and
international relations.
Psychology Minor (18 credits)
This minor can help you understand, explain,
and predict human behavior. It ocuses on
several ields o study, including biological,
clinical, cognitive, developmental, industrial/
organizational, and social psychology and
their application to the workplace.
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—Galen HooksBachelor of Arts in Law and Society
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is tuition?
Tuition is based on the cost-per-credit
associated with your program o study.Tuition rates are assessed every semester
o enrollment. As a student, you may incur
additional charges, such as credit-by-
examination, exam proctor, and transcript
ees, during your course o study.
Does Penn State World Campusoffer financial aid?
World Campus makes many options
available to help you pay or your
education. As a ull- or part-time degree-
seeking student, you could be eligible or
ederal student aid. We also have dierent
options to help you, such as deerred
payment plans, third-party payments
or employed proessionals, and military
payment options.
What does the online classroom
look like?
Our philosophy for designing online
courses: Use the latest technology to
best deliver the content in the mostflexible way while keeping the technology
transparent to you.
We use one centralized platorm where you
can log into your classroom. There you can
get assignments, interact with aculty and
peers, reply to message boards, and more.
How long will it take me to
finish my program?
This answer varies or each student. There
are many actors (e.g., transer credits,
course load per semester) that inluence
how long it will take. Depending onthe program, some students are able to
complete 12 credits every year—others
more than 20 credits. I you have applicable
transer credits, you may be able to shorten
the length o your program.
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Begin Your Application Today
Beginning your application for any of our online liberal arts programs is easy.
1. Visit www.worldcampus.psu.edu/liberal_arts
2. Select your program o interest to be directed to that speciic program page.3. Click on the How to Apply link to get your speciic application instructions.
Please visit our admissions website or a more detailed description
o the requirements and application procedure:
www.worldcampus.psu.edu/admissions
Penn State credits and degrees earned online
are identical to those earned on campus, with
no mention of distance or online education.
Our online courses involve frequent interactions
between students and with instructors.
Recruiters in a Wall Street Journal survey ranked
Penn State as No. 1 for producing the best-
prepared, most well-rounded graduates.
Did you know?
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Deadlines
Your degree application, including receipt o
all transcripts, must be received by the dates
below to be considered complete:
June 30 or all semester admission
October 31 or spring semester admission
March 15 or summer semester admission
General Admission Requirements
To apply to a certiicate, associate degree, or
bachelor’s degree program, you must be a high
school graduate or have obtained a GED.
Necessary Documentation
• Oicial high school transcripts or GED
transcript
• Oicial military transcripts (i applicable)
and/or oicial college or university transcripts, i you attended another
institution
• Test o English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) score, i applicable
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Contact Us
pennstateonline@psu.edu
www.worldcampus.psu.edu
800-252-3592 (toll ree within the United States)
814-865-5403 (local and international)
814-865-3290 Fax
Student Services Hours
(inquiries and registration)
8:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Admissions Counseling Hours
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
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