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liberal studies

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noun

  1. (functioning as singular) a supplementary arts course for those specializing in scientific, technical, or professional studies

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He graduated with an associate’s degree in elementary education 2009, and enrolled at Cal State Long Beach, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies.

From Los Angeles Times

Theresa Torricellas, 66, completed her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies this spring through Roy’s program at the California Institution for Women.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s hard,” said salutatorian Mayah Flores, who plans to attend Cal State Long Beach as a liberal studies major, and then return to Maywood Academy as a teacher.

From Los Angeles Times

Emilio Carrasco, a junior majoring in Liberal Studies at California State University, Fresno, works 20 hours as an administrative assistant in the dean’s office of the Department of Education at his university.

From Seattle Times

“When I pulled my transcript to verify, I realized I was mistaken. My degree is in Liberal Studies. I apologize for my misstatement,” Ogles said in a statement released Sunday.

From Seattle Times