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Discover how people, culture and society shape the world through the fully online Liberal Arts program

Mount Saint Mary’s University’s fully online Liberal Arts degree program is designed to help you understand human beings and societies through both the humanities and social sciences.

You’ll explore how human experience is shaped through disciplines such as psychology, literature, art, history, philosophy, religious studies, music, sociology, economics and anthropology while building strong skills in critical thinking, communication and research.

This flexible Liberal Arts degree provides a strong foundation for graduate study and careers in law, public administration, education and a wide range of humanities and social science fields. Students can also pair the program with a minor in Business Administration or Psychology to further customize their academic and professional goals.

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Learn to write, analyze and evaluate with finesse

Shape your future

Your Liberal Arts degree will sharpen skills essential across any industry: 

  • Write clearly, critically and confidently across a range of formats
  • Approach ideas, texts and issues with analytical thinking and a broad perspective 
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of human society through the humanities and social sciences
  • Research, evaluate, synthesize and communicate information with a critical and informed lens

Liberal Studies career opportunities

Our fully online Liberal Studies program prepares students for a wide range of careers and graduate pathways in education, public service, business and human services.

Small classes. Powerful results.

Here are a few courses you may encounter throughout your Liberal Arts major at Mount Saint Mary’s University. 

LIB 101
Intro to the Liberal Arts

In this course, you will discover how the humanities and social sciences connect to real-world issues while building the research and writing skills essential for success in your Liberal Studies journey.

PHI 192
Business Ethics

You will investigate how ethical principles shape business and technology decisions while analyzing real-world issues such as digital privacy, corporate accountability, advertising and social responsibility.

SOC 134
Mediation and Negotiation

Learn to navigate conflict, build consensus and foster understanding through practical communication, mediation and negotiation strategies applicable to personal, community and professional settings.