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Bachelor of Arts - Online

Vermont Learner UI&U’s Bachelor of Arts program offers an exciting alternative in the world of online learning. The semester begins with a 5-day virtual residency where you meet faculty and fellow learners, participate in lively discussions and study exploration sessions and generate ideas for your study, choosing which faculty advisor to work with. The best thing is, it’s asynchronous, so you can sign on when it’s convenient for you.

Study what interests you!

In the UI&U B.A. program, you will work with faculty to design a personalized study plan in your discipline. For example, study Writing & Literature through memoir writing, or conduct a study on 21st century poets. Or approach Environmental Studies by exploring toxicity issues in your own community, or explore Education by examining your local school system. The possibilities are endless! That’s why at UI&U, we consider your educational experience a journey.

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies - Areas of Concentration

Your Degree
A liberal arts education provides graduates with the skills needed to succeed in this fast-changing, competitive world – thinking carefully, communicating clearly, and the ability to creativity adapt to new situations. The bachelor of arts in liberal studies from Union Institute & University will ensure that you are broadly educated and enabled to understand multiple perspectives and viewpoints.  For these reasons, the UI&U Bachelor of Arts degree is very attractive to employers and graduate schools alike.  You’ll be a self-starter who can learn and work independently.

Developing Your Term Study Plan
Study exploration begins the study planning process.  Meeting in faculty offices with several other learners, you’ll be encouraged to explore such thoughts as “What do I really want to know? What burning questions do I have?” or “What will prepare me to be a writer?” or “What should I learn in aiming towards a new career?”

Meeting with different faculty, you’ll flesh out your ideas and choose which faculty mentor to work with.  Then, you’ll be assigned to one of your faculty mentor choices and further develop a study plan with him or her, complete with a bibliography and a focus for each month of the study.

Technology Requirement
All UI&U learners are required to have the basic technology skills and resources. To help students reach proficiency, our Information Technology department is available to assist you with acquiring and using technology effectively. Take full advantage of the online environment by having a positive attitude about new learning experiences. We will help. In addition to UI&U’s helpdesk, there is an orientation to all the technology, resources, and web services you will use during the course of the online program, at the beginning of your online residency.

College Life Online
The initial B.A. Online term begins with a 5-day online residency experience that introduces you to faculty, other learners, and the structure of the B.A. program. During the following 10 days, you will create an individualized study plan with your faculty mentor. This study plan takes the place of traditional classes.

Your learning community is established during the online residency through chat rooms, threaded discussion groups, online presentations, and more. Following the residency, you will belong to your faculty mentor’s advisee group, where you’ll have periodic contact with the group through meet-ups. You’ll also be in regular contact with your faculty mentor as you submit your work and engage in rigorous dialogue around your academic subject. Each term ends with a 3-day virtual follow-up residency, where you’ll reconnect with everyone, present your study results to your advisee group, and attend seniors’ final presentations. Throughout your program you’ll have access to all student services, including financial aid, the library, and technical and academic support.

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