The Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies provides opportunities for the student with a general education background for pursuing further studies. This degree is created for students who wish to customize their curriculum to meet their desired career objectives within the constraints of the College’s course offerings. In addition to the General Education outcomes, the student will be given the opportunity to:
- Apply general education skills including but not limited to the fundamentals of composition, math, literature, sociology, and science;
- Create individual objectives to be designed based upon the course of study chosen by the student;
- Examine the principles and techniques of organizing and interpreting empirical data for the purpose of developing a thesis-driven paper which demonstrates critical and creative thinking based on relevant evidence and analytical reasoning; and
- Examine the history, social, economic, cultural, and political structure of the Cayman Islands.
| Course ID | Subject Area | Credits |
| Area I: General Education Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree | ||
| GS 101 | Introduction to College Studies: Technology, Leadership, and Success | (5) |
| GS/SH 110 | Environmental Science, Sustainability, and Health | (5) |
| EN 104 | English Composition and Writing | (5) |
| EN 105 | Mechanics and Research of Academic Writing | (5) |
| EN 202 | Introduction to Public Speaking, Communication, and Self-Awareness | (5) |
| GS/IT 109 | Technology in the Information Age | (5) |
| MA 105 | Introduction to College Algebra | (5) |
| MA 205 | Application of Math in Society | (5) |
| MA 210 | Applied Statistics | (5) |
| PY 220 | Introduction to Psychology: Development, Personality, and Motivation | (5) |
| SO 202 | Introduction to Sociology: Culture and Diversity in a Global Society | (5) |
| SO 235 | Local and Global Citizenship with Experiential Learning (See p. 14 for additional costs) | (5) |
| Total General Education Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree | (60) | |
| Area II: Core Requirements | ||
| BS 402 | Principles of Research Methodology | (5) |
| Area II Total Core Requirements | (5) | |
| Area III: Electives Credits | ||
| Student must complete a minimum of 25 credits in Upper Division courses (300 – 400 level) | ||
| Total Electives Credits | (105) | |
| Area IV: Approved International Experiential Learning Course | (5) | |
| Area V: Capstone | ||
| BS 490A | Undergraduate Capstone Project I | (2) |
| BS 490B | Undergraduate Capstone Project II | (3) |
| Total Capstone | (5) | |
| Total Credits Required for Graduation | (180) |