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The Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS)
Online Degree Program

 

If you have accumulated 60 or more credits from several universities or colleges but haven't earned your bachelor's degree, the online-exclusive Bachelor of Liberal Studies from The University of Iowa may be just what you need.

 

Like our Bachelor of Applied Studies, the BLS doesn't require the traditional selection of a major. What it does offer you is the opportunity to choose your course work based on your interests and with the guidance of your advisor.

Further, you have the option of choosing to earn a certificate in one of three areas:

 

All University of Iowa course work is semester-based so while you may submit your application at any time, you begin course work at the start of the fall (August), spring (January), or summer (May) sessions.

 

More than 800 students have graduated from the BLS program since it was established in 1977 and many have pursued graduate or professional work.

The BLS program is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS).

Admission Requirements

New University of Iowa Applicants:

      OR

 

Former University of Iowa Students:

Don't Meet the Requirements?

If you have some college credit but not 60 semester hours, you can choose the Liberal Studies Interest (LSI).

If you have 24 semester hours of transferable credit and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, you will be admitted to The University of Iowa in LSI status. Then, when you complete 60 semester hours of credit, you can transfer into the BLS program provided you meet the admission requirements for previously admitted University of Iowa students defined above.

Applying for Admission

You can apply online at the Office of Admissions web site. The following materials are needed to complete your application:

All application materials and official transcripts should be sent to:

Office of Admissions

107 Calvin Hall

The University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 52242

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester:          April 1
Spring Semester:      November 15
Summer Session:      April 1

Applications are processed as soon as possible after all transcripts are received. Typically, the application process takes approximately four to six weeks.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from The University of Iowa with your BLS, you must have a total of at least 120 semester hours, from all sources, with a maximum of 60 semester hours credit from two-year institutions.

Your 120 semester hours must include: 

  1. A minimum of 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of credit acceptable toward graduation (mathematics courses comparable to 22M:001 Basic Algebra I, 22M:002 Basic Algebra II, and 22M:003 Basic Geometry are not accepted toward graduation); and
  2. Completion of an agreed upon group of courses; and
  3. A grade point average of at least 2.00.

   

If you entered The University of Iowa before Summer 2011, you will be held to the General Education requirements as noted on your degree audit, including those within the Humanities (3 s.h.) and Distributed General Education (6 s.h. selected from two different areas). GE policies governing the overall program have not been changed.

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree

*For more information on earning your Associate of Arts (AA) degree, visit these Web sites:

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