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LIBERAL
STUDIES (This major is also available via the Division of Distance Education) PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies allows students to combine two areas of study into one interdisciplinary degree programs. Students work directly with faculty in the two disciplines that they include in their degree; students can draw upon all the disciplinary resources of the University in designing their interdisciplinary degree. Students should carefully consult with their major advisors following their guidance in achieving timely completion of general education and degree requirements. A strength of the Liberal Studies major is the many options provided for students to organize a study program that is both personally interesting and professionally relevant. Options involve combining two or more study areas into a unified degree program. Combinations may be made in four different ways: 1) choosing among several Pre-Approved Liberal Studies Programs; 2) choosing to combine Two Minors from EOU; 3) choosing to combine One Minor from EOU with One Minor from Another Accredited Institution; and 4) combining two subject fields into an Individualized Program. LEARNING OUTCOMES Acquire a solid foundation in the two core disciplines
included in the Liberal Studies degree. MEANS OF ASSESSMENT Liberal Studies majors are assessed in a variety of ways. From the beginning they must provide a written justification for their degree plan when applying for admission to the degree. They complete, with a C- or better, all the required and elective courses that comprise their degree program. Additionally, Liberal Studies majors complete a capstone course that brings together their program of study and demonstrates their learning. Students must also complete two writing intensive courses and demonstrate computer literacy. Many Liberal Studies majors also submit learning essays for credit, using guidelines for the assessment of prior experiential learning. ADMISSION TO PROGRAM Students are strongly encouraged to begin planning their Liberal Studies majors as soon as possible after admission to the institution. To be admitted to the Liberal Studies major, students must: a) Complete 45 credits (of which at least 24 must be graded) with a GPA of 2.00 or better. b) Attempt the Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE) prior to admission to the program. c) Students pursuing combinations 1 or 2 (PRE- APPROVED or TWO MINORS FROM EOU) must file a program plan at least forty-five (45) credit hours prior to graduation and must meet the admission standards described in a) and b) above. The plan must be approved by the student's advisor and either the on- campus or off-campus coordinator. Students intending to pursue combinations 3 or 4 (ONE MINOR FROM EOU/ONE FROM ELSEWHERE, or an INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM) must file a program plan. This plan is filed at least forty-five (45) credit hours prior to graduation. The plan must be approved by the student's advisor and the members of the Liberal Studies Committee.
REQUIREMENTS FOR BA/BS IN LIBERAL STUDIES 1. Complete Eastern Oregon University's General Education and institutional requirements for BA or BS degree. 2. Complete a minimum of 180 credits with the following limits: a) At least 60 upper division credits; b) No more than 45 credits of practicum; c) No more than 90 credits in a single subject area for the BS or 75 for the BA. 3. Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 in both of the following: a) Cumulative; b) Eastern Oregon University. 4. Students completing a major in Liberal Studies do so by satisfying the requirements described below:
(*) Students who have completed an approved Oregon Transfer Associate of Arts degree have satisfied this requirement. INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS See #4- A) above BUSINESS AND PSYCHOLOGY Required courses outside of the major: ECON 201 Prin of Microeconomics (5) Business Courses: BA 211 Financial Accounting I (4) Business Electives: (12 credits) May be upper or lower division. Psychology Courses: PSY 201 General Psychology (5) Psychology Electives: (10 credits) May be upper or lower division. Electives may be completed by a variety of options including but not limited to assessment of prior learning, traditional courses completed at other institutions or higher learning, weekend college, individualized study and CLEP. A list of recommended electives is available from psychology and business advisors. NOTE: PSY 327 meets institutional computer and math requirements.
CAPSTONE Must be approved by BUS/PSY advisor. Capstone Requirement Purpose: The capstone project for the BS in Liberal Studies - Business/Psychology major is a thesis paper which integrates prior academic work in both disciplines, organized around a topic relevant to the student's interest and career goals. Capstone
Course: Students will enroll in a 5-credit course, cross-listed as
BA/PSY 403. Content: The capstone project consists of a 15- to 25- page paper submitted to both Business and Psychology faculty. This project should represent a significant academic effort which draws upon professional publications in business, and psychology, and related fields, organized as a review of literature. It is expected that the student will utilize a variety of library resources, which may include CD-ROM or on-line computer searches, interlibrary loan, academic journals, edited books, and audio-visual materials. Procedures: Students will be expected to select a topic, which must be approved by the student's advisor (from either Business or Psychology). Students will outline a thesis, search and review relevant literature, prepare a rough draft, and finally submit a corrected final version in APA format or in Kate Turabian style, free of grammatical or spelling errors. The project must be typed or printed by a computer. Two readers (one from Psychology and one from Business) will assign the paper a pass/fail grade. In the event the readers do not agree, a third faculty reader from either Business or Psychology will read the thesis and assign a pass/fail grade.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES The Environmental Studies Program prepares students for a broad range of environmental careers. Employment possibilities range from various state and federal agencies to positions with numerous private agencies or corporations. Most positions in environmental studies ask for a generalist who is able to deal with specialists from many areas of academia. It is also expected that such a generalist have her/his own area of expertise. The core curriculum is designed to train students in the broad area of environmental studies so that one is able to deal with many areas of the field. A personal area of expertise is required
by completion of at least one minor and other courses related to the minor
(those courses to be worked out with your advisor). * If pursuing a geography or political science minor, students must add 20 credits in that minor to have the minor posted on their transcripts. The minor will coincide with your particular interest.
Interest.......................................................................Minor water resources ...........................................................chemistry In addition, preparing students for careers in teaching at the primary and secondary levels is emphasized. **Available through EOU via the Division of Distance Education. In addition to meeting the EOU General Education requirements and passing the Writing Proficiency Examination, the following requirements must be met for the Bachelors Degree: 30 Credit Hour Core of Lower-Division Requirements BIOL 101, 102, 103 Intro to Biology (9) When all lower-division required courses have been passed with a grade of C- or better and the Writing Proficiency Examination has been attempted, the student must submit an application for admission to the Environmental Studies Program. 34 CREDIT HOUR OF UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS GEOG 317 Land Use and Environment (3) Courses may be counted as completed by assessment of prior learning and courses will be made available via course delivery for non-traditional students whenever possible (Individualized Study, Computer Facilitated Individualized Study, Computer Conferencing, and Web-based Courses). All of the core courses and several minors are available through Distance Education. For information on assessment of prior learning, contact your advisor. Computer literacy for Environmental Studies means that the student has an operational knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet operations, or optionally, a knowledge of data processing. This literacy requirement will be met by the completion of BA 131, Business Data Processing; to be waived by a program advisor if the above skills are otherwise demonstrated. + An appropriate capstone must be designed with a faculty advisor in Environmental Studies, such as a field course, field placement, practicum, or thesis. ELECTIVES: In addition to the required courses, the student must select elective hours. These would best be selected among courses that would give the student a strong environmental specialty or an emphasis in courses appropriate to primary or secondary teaching. The broad range of minors offered at Eastern Oregon University give the student such opportunities. The student's individual career objectives should dictate such options. Consultation with an appropriate program advisor is most important. To summarize, the Liberal Studies Environmental Studies Program requires the following: General
Education Requirement 60 [The Bachelor of Arts degree in the Liberal Studies Environmental Studies Program requires 24 hours of foreign language (to be included with electives). The Bachelor of Science degree in the Liberal Studies Environmental Studies Program requires the completion of one college-level mathematics course (which may be part of some minors or included with electives).] GENDER STUDIES/BUSINESS The Gender
Studies/Business program is designed to help prepare students to deal
with gender issues in the work environment. Graduates of this degree program
will have the knowledge background in management and gender studies, as
well as the communication skills necessary to operate effectively with
others in an organization. This program of study totals 64 hours. Joint Required Courses: GEND/BA 220 Gender, Work and Society (5 credits) Required Gender Courses: GEND 201 Gender Basics (5 credits) Required Business Courses BA 101 Introduction to Business and the Global Environment
(3 credits) Electives: A minimum of 16 elective credits is required. At least
two elective courses must be taken in each discipline. Electives may be
completed by a variety of options including but not limited to prior learning,
traditional courses, and CLEP. Students should consult with their advisors
for recommended courses. Capstone LS 401: An appropriate capstone must be designed with a faculty advisor. Prerequisites of this course are senior standing and completion of core degree requirements in both disciplines. Computer Literacy Requirement: Computer Literacy for Gender Studies/Business means the student must have an operational knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet operations. Students who are not sufficiently proficient will be directed to take appropriate courses. Math Requirement/Foreign Language Requirement The Bachelor of Science degree in the Liberal Studies Gender Studies/Business program requires the completion of one college level mathematics course. The Bachelor of Arts degree requres the demonstration of profeciency in a foreign language. GENERAL SCIENCE 1. Complete General Education distribution requirements or the new General Education Curriculum.:
2. Complete General Science core requirements (Satisfies Science general education requirements).
3. Complete a minimum of 36 upper division science credits of which 9 or more must be in each of two subject fields:
4. Complete a total of 180 credits with no more than 90 credits in a single subject area. 5. Complete a minimum of at least 60 upper division credit hours. 6. Complete a minor in at least one subject field. 7. Meet computer literacy requirement (satisfied by PHYS 201, 202, 203 or 221, 222, 223). 8. Meet mathematics requirement (satisfied by MATH 241). 9. Pass the WPE. No courses with a grade of less than C (2.00) or its equivalent may be counted toward the General Science core of science upper division course requirements. Courses on an S/U basis may not be applied toward the Liberal Studies General Science major unless they have been designated as S/U only courses. Students planning to teach General Science at the secondary school level should complete the Education Minor (37 credits). ED 316 Human Dev/Learning (3) Additional competencies for licensure to teach General Science at the secondary level in additional to those described include: Cultural Awareness (ED 130, 360 or equiv) (2-3) It is imperative that students planning to teach General Sciences at the secondary school level consult with advisors in Education as early as possible was well as with advisors in their fields of concentration. CREDIT SUMMARIES BS IN LIBERAL STUDIES (GENERAL SCIENCE CONCENTRATION): General Education other than Science (45) BS
IN LIBERAL STUDIES General Education other than Science (Including SPCH
111) (45)
SMALL CITY AND RURAL COUNTY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM The Small Cities and Rural County Management Liberal Studies Program places a special emphasis on preparing students for employment with cities, counties, private and public agencies at the federal, state and local levels. Students may earn practicum credits while working with business agencies. In addition, preparing students for careers in teaching at the primary and secondary levels is emphasized.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR BS in Liberal Studies: Small City and Rural Co. Management A. Lower Division Requirements: In addition to meeting the EOU General Education requirements and passing the Writing Proficiency Exam, the following requirements must be met for the Bachelors degree: Complete the following 29 credit hour core of lower division courses: GEOG 105 Intro to Cultural Geography (5) B. Upper Division Requirements: When the lower division requirements have been met and passed with a 2.00 overall GPA, and the Writing Proficiency Exam has been attempted, the student must submit an application for admission to the Liberal Studies Small City and Rural Co. Management Program. Complete the following 39 credit hour core for upper division courses: GEOG 306 Cartography II (5) Courses may be counted as complete by assessment of prior learning and will be made available via course delivery for non-traditional students whenever possible (Individualized Study, Computer Conferencing). Computer literacy for Small City and Rural County management means that the student has an operational knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet operations, and, optionally, a knowledge of data base processing. This literacy requirement will be met by the completion of BA 131, Business Data Processing, or a combination of BA 114 modules, or waived by a program advisor if the above skills are otherwise demonstrated. *An appropriate capstone must be designed with a faculty advisor. C. Electives In addition to the required courses, the student may select another 72 credits in the following elective courses: 1. Applied and Environmental Emphasis: Business and Economics, Biology, Geology, Geography, Physics, Political Science, Statistics, Computer Sciences and Writing. 2. Education Emphasis: Anthropology, Computer Science, Education, English, Foreign Language, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Writing. (Students entering teaching careers should consult EOU's education degree requirements). To summarize, the Liberal Studies - Small City and Rural County Management program requires the following: Bachelor of Science: General Education Requirements 60 Bachelor of Arts: If you are interested in this program, see your advisor.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for DISTANCE EDUCATION STUDENTS Distance Education is designed to meet the needs of adults who cannot attend Eastern Oregon University on a full-time basis, yet wish to earn a college degree. The program's uniqueness lies in the number of options adult students have for completing degree requirements without the necessity of regular campus attendance. Advisors provide individual assessment through degree planning workshops REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION A course of study will be outlined in a written degree plan developed by the student and a Distance Education advisor. The degree plan will include completion of the degree requirements listed above and of the graduation requirements with the following exceptions: 1. A minimum of 45 credits must be completed under the supervision of EOUfaculty (but need not be on-campus credits). These can include assessment of prior experiential learning credits through the portfolio process. 2. No more than 93 non-graded credits may be applied toward the degree. Non-graded credits include portfolio assessment of prior experiential learning, credit transcribed for agency-sponsored learning, CLEP exams, Advanced Placement exams, practicum, and courses taken on a pass or satisfactory basis. These 93 credits also include the following limits: a. Of the 45 practicum credits allowed in the degree requirement, no more than 15 hours may be in the same practicum experience. No more than 5 of these credits may be applied to the Liberal Studies major. b. Up to 46 credits may be earned through portfolio assessment of prior experiential learning. c. No more than 1/3 (62 credits) of the minimum of 180 hours required for the degree may come from a combination of practicum (a) and portfolio (b). d. Up to 45 credits may be earned through assessment of agency-sponsored learning. ENROLLMENT IN THE DISTANCE EDUCATION DEGREE PROGRAM Admission to the Distance Education Degree program is different than admission to the university. If you have any questions, please see the EOU Admissions Home page. Entry into the Distance Education Degree program involves the following steps: 1. Attend a live Orientation Session or order the Orientation Video from the main DDE Office on the La Grande campus. 2. Apply for University Admission. 3. Participate in a live or online Degree Planning workshop. 4. Decide which degree is right for you. Required for Financial Aid students. Strongly recommended for participants before enrolling in live Degree Planning Workshops.
CREDIT MAY BE EARNED THROUGH: 1. Portfolio assessment of prior experiential learning (APEL) is designed to assess individual life, work and training experiences equivalent to college level knowledge that could apply toward the BA/BS degree at Eastern Oregon University. Prospective portfolio students will be advised about seeking portfolio credits in curriculum areas offered through EOU. Credits in experiential learning may be applied toward: - approved subject areas within the major/minor - general education requirements (according to content) as appropriate - electives Once the advisor has indicated portfolio potential, all students intending to write a portfolio must complete a Portfolio Development Workshop (APEL 390). Experiential learning credit may only be awarded in academic areas found in disciplines on campus. Portfolio learning essays are evaluated by EOU faculty. Upon final review of the portfolio, one copy of the completed portfolio must be submitted to the Division of Distance Education archives. Portfolio-awarded credits are not eligible for Financial Aid. 2. Practicum. 3. Agency Sponsored Learning (learning that takes place through training, seminars, workshops or licensing requirements) may yield additional credit. This training will be evaluated and transcripted separately from experiential learning. 4. Credit by examination, including the CLEP program of college level subject exams offered at local schools and colleges. CLEP scores yield lower-division credits only, not grades. 5. Individualized or Independent Study and Computer Facilitated Individualized Study from EOU or other approved schools. 6. Weekend college courses offered by EOU in a number of Oregon communities. 7. Regular college classes, including distance education programs courses and workshops for credit. 8. Military training programs may be evaluated using the American Council of Education guidelines for recommended college credit equivalency. However, the ACE recommendations are only guidelines and may not be strictly followed. 9. Internet (Web-based and Computer Conferencing) courses.
CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT Students must be enrolled in planned degree course work or validated by their Distance Education advisor as actively progressing on the portfolio of prior experiential learning, so that college attendance (at EOU or another accredited institution) is not interrupted for three or more consecutive quarters, not counting summers. If such an interruption occurs, students may have to meet different EOU graduation requirements. Continuous enrollment begins with enrollment in the first EOU course.
LS 401 - Sr Proj/Capstone (I or II)
APEL 299 - APEL:Lower Division
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