The Educational Objectives for the B.A. in Liberal Studies include:
- To develop a liberal vision based on an understanding of consciousness and culture which can be carried forward to engage and transform the professions of Psychology, Business, Education, and the Arts.
- To develop information, communication, and social entrepreneurial competencies.
- To develop creative inquiry and writing skills.
- To develop leadership capacities which further professional engagement.
Graduation Requirements for B.A. in Liberal Studies
- Students are required to complete 180 units of coursework of which between 60 to 80 units are completed at Meridian. A minimum of 100 units need to be completed at other institutions including all General Education Requirements.
- Students are expected to complete a Creative Action Project (Capstone). This project may be completed individually or collaboratively.
Curriculum Overview
| FIRST YEAR | SECOND YEAR |
| FALL Consciousness, Culture, & Social Transformation I Transformative Education I Leadership and Creative Inquiry |
FALL Human Development I Media and Contemporary Culture Collaborative & Cultural Leadership |
| WINTER Consciousness, Culture, & Social Transformation II Transformative Education II Leadership and Creative Inquiry |
WINTER Human Development II Diversity and Cultural Praxis Collaborative & Cultural Leadership |
| SPRING Organization and Community Development I Information & Communication Studies Leadership and Creative Inquiry |
SPRING Democracy, Conflict & Sustainability I Art and Sustainability Collaborative & Cultural Leadership |
| SUMMER Organization and Community Development II Creative Writing Leadership and Creative Inquiry |
SUMMER Democracy, Conflict & Sustainability II Business and Social Entrepreneurship Collaborative & Cultural Leadership |
This curriculum is revised periodically and subject to change.