About the course

The Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree (B.L.S.) is a general studies degree in the liberal arts. It was established by the three Iowa Regent universities primarily to meet the needs of Iowans who want to earn a college degree but whose circumstances present obstacles to completing a traditional on-campus degree program. While the B.L.S. does not have traditional majors focused on a specific discipline and students have more flexibility in choosing courses that apply to their program, the requirements for the degree are as rigorous as requirements for other degree programs offered by Iowa State University. With the assistance of a B.L.S. advisor, students can structure a program that meets their individual educational, vocational or personal goals. The B.L.S degree is a transfer-friendly degree. Work done in community colleges or other accredited colleges and universities can be applied toward the degree and can often meet requirements for one of the B.L.S. majors. Up to three-fourths of the total degree requirements can be transferred from accredited institutions. Students with military or professional and technical credits with outcomes contributing to the learning outcomes of the distribution areas of either major are encouraged to submit coursework for review to potentially apply such credits to the major. The B.L.S. degree has no residence requirements, but students are expected to have 30 credits from ISU earned during the junior and/or senior year. Students can earn the Bachelor of Liberal Studies Degree by choosing to major in either Liberal Studies or Professional Studies. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Ames
Summer (May), 2024	Ames
Fall (August), 2024	Ames
Fall (October), 2024	Ames
Spring (January), 2025	Ames
Summer (May), 2025	Ames
Fall (August), 2025	Ames
Fall (October), 2025	Ames
Spring (January), 2026	Ames
Summer (May), 2026	Ames

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for Iowa State University

Toefl - Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT) score of 71 with a minimum score of 17 in both the Writing and Speaking sections , Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT) score of 530 , Ielts - Overall band score of 6.0 with no sub score below 5.5

　　Freshman applicants should upload copies of their official high school academic records.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

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