Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Vermont Centers & Online

Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (B.A.) is designed to match your intellectual interests and goals with a learning schedule that fits your busy life. Formerly known as the ADP (Adult Degree Program) at Vermont College, our B.A. in Liberal Studies offers 10 areas of concentration, including teacher licensure.

Your degree path is customized to meet your learning style and personal schedule. Each term you'll work one-to-one with a faculty mentor and a small study group with interests similar to yours.  You will design an independent study project that excites you and communicate frequently about what you learn.  You'll receive  individualized feedback – both support and challenge -- about your project and your academic growth through ongoing dialogue with your faculty mentor.

And at Union, there's no statute of limitations on transfer credits. Whether you earned college credit two weeks or more than 20 years ago, we recognize the value of your past learning.  Transfer up to 78 credits from a variety of sources, including other accredited academic institutions, college-level experiential learning, workshop documentation, military training and CLEP exams, so you can earn your degree in as little as 16 months.

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Areas of Study

• Arts
• Historical, Social, and Cultural studies
• Education Studies
• Environmental Studies
• Women's Studies/Gender Studies
• Psychology and Human Development
• Religion, Spirituality, and Holistic Studies
• Teacher Licensure
• Thematic Studies
• Writing and Literature

Program at a Glance

Credits to Degree – 120
Length of Terms – 16 weeks (Spring/Summer also offers two 8-week sessions for seminars)
Fall Term (Aug-Dec) - 12 or 9 credit study
Winter Term (Jan-Apr) - 12 or 9 credit study
Spring/Summer Term (May-Aug)
6-credit seminars online or on-campus(first session--May-June; second session--July-Aug) Participate in one or both seminar sessions.
OR
12-credit or 9-credit study (requires participation in early May Colloquium--week-long on-campus residency)
Transfer Credits – Up to 78 credits may be transferred from a variety of sources (Please ask your admissions counselor for details).
Minimum Time to Degree – 42 credits (3.5 Terms)
Professional Training - Teacher Licensure Program, open also to those who have earned B.A. already

Calendar - Attend full or part time, year round
Our new trimester calendar allows learners to earn up to 36 credits per year through a variety of convenient options. The trimesters are designed to provide flexibility and the ability to accelerate your program.

Program Delivery
For over 40 years, our B.A. program has offered adults learner-centered education built around their own passionate interests and goals. Over time, some of the details have changed with new technology, but what remains the same are our values: our dedication to each learner as a unique individual, our deep love of learning, and our determination to pass along that love of learning to you, as you obtain your bachelor's degree.

Low-residency – Bachelor of Arts residencies allow you to select an option that best fits your schedule and location.

• Weekend – Designed for learners who live regionally: attend either the Montpelier or Brattleboro location one weekend a month.
• Colloquium – Live anywhere in the world and attend a week-long residency two or three times a year (you choose) at our Montpelier Academic Center.

Online – Live anywhere in the world and enjoy the convenience of online learning. Study entirely from home and participate in a 7-day online residency, charged with lively discussions, interesting presentations, and planning your own in-depth study. Communicate with faculty and other learners at times of your choosing through phone, email, and an online learning platform.