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UndergraduatePrograms in Liberal Arts

http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/



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

*Example based on a student taking two 3-credit courses in a semester to complete a 12-credit undergraduate certificate within one year.



“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


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


Law and Society


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


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,

Arts, and Sciences





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



—Christina Barsness

Bachelor of Arts in Letters,

Arts, and Sciences



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

Bachelor o Arts in Letters,Arts, and Sciences

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—Michael Crane

Bachelor of Arts in Letters, Arts, and Sciences



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


“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

Law and Society





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


• 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






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


• 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



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.


—Galen HooksBachelor of Arts in Law and Society





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?


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

[email protected]

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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