Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies – Online Degree

Bachelor of Arts Liberal Studies (2 + 2)
The University of Toledo’s Liberal Studies degree program is designed for adults — whose jobs, family or community obligations may have prevented regular college attendance — to earn their degree. LS students integrate their wealth of knowledge and real-world experiences with formal learning to meet their personal learning goals and gain the rewards of academic achievement.
This degree offers students the convenience of online scheduling with personalized academic advising to guide them to graduation. A Liberal Studies bachelor of arts degree also allows students to earn credit through College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) testing in general education areas with a seminar-driven major. This degree program can be completed 100 percent online.
Beginning with Fall Semester 2022, the Liberal Studies program will be offered in the Competency-Based Education (CBE) modality. CBE offers several distinct advantages to students:
- No weekly deadlines!
- Work can be done at any pace if 70% is completed by the end of Week 10.
- Up to three attempts to master the competencies in each module.
- Work individually with the course instructor on academic questions/concerns.
CBE will allow students to complete the required competencies in each seminar at the pace that best suits them – as quickly as possible or over the fifteen weeks of the semester. It is unique because students can pause or accelerate throughout the semester when “life happens.” Students receive feedback on their progress and ongoing support from the course instructor to help ensure success.
The University of Toledo – Liberal Studies, Online
LCCC Parallel Program
Program Curriculum
Admission Requirements
- Students can apply to UToledo anytime during their program at LCCC. However, we would prefer students complete their first two years at LCCC to maximize the partnership benefits.
- Credit from all regionally accredited institutions will be accepted and used towards general requirements, major requirements, or elective credit. An official credit review will happen upon receiving your application and official transcript(s).
- Students must be in good standing from all previous higher education institutions.
- High school transcript is required for students with less than 60 overall credit hours to use financial aid. The HS transcript will not be used for admission to UToledo.
- ACT/SAT is not required for transfer students.
- For the Liberal Studies program, students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 from all previous institutions.
- No specific prerequisites for the Business or Liberal studies programs. We suggest students follow the Curriculum Pathway sheet on the UP UToledo page for the most efficient pathway toward their degree.
Application Procedures
To apply to Toledo through the Partnership, follow the steps below:
- Complete an online application.
- Follow the application link and click the 100% online Undergraduate application link
- Create an account to start a new application
- Select application type as online learner application 2024
- LCCC UP students should be sure to select yes when asked “Are you completing the degree as a part of the LCCC partnership?”
- Request all colleges you have attended to send official transcripts directly to Toledo.
- Once your materials are in, check your email for an admission decision. Review the Toledo Transfer checklist for more information.
- Newly admitted UToledo students must activate their myUT account at myUT. Once activated, log in to myUT Login with the newly activated ID, and access the registration for the Transfer Orientation. The orientation will be completed entirely online.
- After you have fully completed your transfer orientation, contact your UToledo advisor for next steps.
Submit all college-level transcripts to:
The University of Toledo
Admissions Office – MS 306
2801 W. Bancroft St.
Toledo, OH 43606
For More Information
For more information concerning this program, please contact:
Prospective Liberal Studies
Utoledo Online- onlineadmissions@utoledo.edu
419-530-1234
Current Liberal Studies
Drew Saltzstein
Drew.Saltzstein@utoledo.edu
Phone: 419.530.6283
See the University of Toledo Academic Calendar for important academic dates and deadlines.