If you think beyond a single discipline, the Liberal Studies degree gives you the flexibility to design a personalized path that blends your academic interests with career-ready skills. You’ll explore multiple fields while staying focused on your goals and building the adaptability and leadership skills needed to succeed in a changing world.
BA in Liberal Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies blends a broad, well-rounded education with forward-looking, real-world learning. You build applied skills, explore modern perspectives, and tailor your studies through one of four thematic tracks:
BA in Interdisciplinary Studies
Designed for students who want flexibility with purpose, the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies lets you shape an academic path around your interests and goals. Whether you study in person or fully online, you gain the skills and perspective to succeed in careers that value adaptability and innovation.
Explore the BA in Interdisciplinary Studies
BA in Natural and Applied Sciences
The Bachelor of Arts in Natural and Applied Sciences is designed for students with interdisciplinary interests in STEM. With the ability to combine courses across departments, you build a strong scientific foundation while shaping an academic path aligned with your goals through focused tracks:
The Second Major in Medical Sciences allows students to complete pre-med requirements while building the knowledge and skills needed for medical school or other health-related career paths. Offered only as a second major, it can be paired to complement the first major of your choice (NapSci excluded).
Discover interdisciplinary certificate programs that help you expand your interests beyond your major. With options across the arts, humanities, sciences, education, and related fields, certificates offer focused learning opportunities that support academic, personal, and professional growth.
Join FIU's Liberal Studies Program and design an education that reflects your curiosity, values and goals. Our application process is your first step.
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
11200 SW 8th Street, DM 333
Miami, FL 33199
Tel: 305-348-5125
Biscayne Bay Campus
3000 NE 151st Street, AC1 379
North Miami, FL 33181
Tel: 305-919-5956
libstud@fiu.edu
