Liberal Studies, B.A., Suggested 4-Year Plan

Suggested 4-Year Plan

• This is a suggested 4-year plan and not meant to replace regular academic advising.

• The plan is flexible and can be changed to accommodate studying abroad, a second major/minor(s) or AP/IB credits.

• Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a plan that meets their interests and goals.

• Students must earn a minimum of 120 credits to graduate; 21 credits must be upper division. 

• Transfer students and those looking to add as a second major should contact the program advisor for degree planning.

If you have any questions, please contact ies@chapman.edu.

Year 1

• Fall Semester (6 credits for major)

• Two of the following:

• ART 116 - Ceramics: Form and Surface 3 credits
• ART 120 - Photographic Imaging 3 credits
• ART 123 - Painting and Mark Making 3 credits
• ART 124 - Drawing and Planning 3 credits
• TH 150 - Theatre in World Cultures 3 credits
• HUM 103 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies 3 credits
• ENGR 101 - Foundations of Design and Fabrication 3 credits

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• Spring Semester (6 credits for major)

• Two of the following:

• ART 116 - Ceramics: Form and Surface 3 credits
• ART 120 - Photographic Imaging 3 credits
• ART 123 - Painting and Mark Making 3 credits
• ART 124 - Drawing and Planning 3 credits
• TH 150 - Theatre in World Cultures 3 credits
• HUM 103 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies 3 credits
• ENGR 101 - Foundations of Design and Fabrication 3 credits

Year 2

• Fall Semester (6 credit for major)

• Two of the following:

• MATH 208 - Foundations of Geometry 3 credits
• LBST 2xx/CES 2xx - Introduction to Research Methods in Education 3 credits
• HIST xxx -  US History for Educatiors 3 credits
• HIST xxx - World History for Educatiors 3 credits

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• Interterm (3 credits for major)

• SCI 123 - Exploring the Earth, Life, and Physical Sciences 3 credits

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• Spring Semester (6 credits for major)

• Two of the following:

• MATH 208 - Foundations of Geometry 3 credits
• LBST 2xx/CES 2xx - Introduction to Research Methods in Education 3 credits
• HIST xxx -  US History for Educatiors 3 credits
• HIST xxx - World History for Educatiors 3 credits

Year 3

• Fall Semester (6 credits for major)

• Two of the following (must take ENG 302 in Fall)

• PSY 323 - Child Development 3 credits
• TH 374 - Theatre for Social Change 3 credits
• ENG 302 - Writing About Diverse Cultures 3 credits

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• One of the following:

• CES 301 - Organization, Ethics, and Society 3 credits
• LBST 301 - Organizations, Ethics, and Society 3 credits
• LBST 3XX - Physical Education and Movement 3 credits

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• Spring Semester (6 credits for major)

• ENG 327 - Multicultural Literatures of the U.S. 3 credits
• PSY 323 - Child Development 3 credits
• TH 374 - Theatre for Social Change 3 credits

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• One of the following:

• CES 301 - Organization, Ethics, and Society 3 credits
• LBST 301 - Organizations, Ethics, and Society 3 credits
• LBST 3XX - Physical Education and Movement 3 credits

Year 4

• During fourth year, take one of the following Capstone Courses:

• CES 492 - Senior Capstone Seminar 3 credits
• LBST 492 - Senior Capstone 3 credits
• Finish any classes needed to complete degree