Admission Requirements
- An A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. degree from a regionally accredited community college.
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 is recommended to be competitive for admission.
Liberal Studies
Program Overview
The Liberal Studies program provides students with a broad, flexible education across the humanities, social sciences, and arts. Offered through Rutgers University–Camden and University College–Camden, this interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts program allows students to explore subjects such as literature, history, philosophy, religion, social sciences, and the arts while strengthening critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills.
The program is specifically designed to provide students transferring with an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree with a pathway to completing a bachelor’s degree. Graduates develop versatile skills that can be applied to careers in communications, marketing, public relations, government, education, human resources, management, and other fields.
Transfer requirements vary by partner community college. Review the transfer guidelines for your location below for specific requirements and recommended courses.
Partner Locations Offering this Degree
Atlantic Cape Community College
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Brookdale Community College
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Camden County College
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Mercer County Community College
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Additional Information
Transferring Credits
- Up to 60 credits accepted from NJ county colleges
- Up to 90 credits may be accepted from a 4-year institution
Visit the NJ Transfer website for more information.
Where This Degree Can Take You
Students receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies have a broad range of career possibilities. Employers hire Liberal Studies majors because they possess widely applicable skills that are transferable to the workplace.
Advertising/Public Relations
Create messaging and communication strategies that help organizations promote their brand, engage audiences, and maintain a positive public image.
Banking
Support financial services, customer relations, and business operations within banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions
Communications
Develop written, verbal, and digital content that helps organizations effectively share information with internal and external audiences.
Human Resources
Assist with employee recruitment, training, benefits, and workplace policies to support organizational goals and employee success.
Marketing
Help organizations promote products and services through market research, content development, branding, and customer engagement strategies.
Management
Coordinate teams, projects, and daily operations to help organizations meet goals, improve efficiency, and support business growth.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
You don’t have to navigate the transfer process alone. Rutgers on-site advisors and community college staff work together to help you understand your options, plan your path and prepare for your transition to a Rutgers degree program.