Course Offerings

Bachelor of Liberal Studies course offerings (BLST)

100 – Orientation (1)

An introduction to the B.L.S. program, study skills, time management, library use, and common issues facing adult students. Open only to BLS students.

101 – Portfolio Development (1)

Techniques for identifying, defining, and presenting experiential learning for assessment. Open only to BLS students.

491 – Individual Study (3)

Prerequisites: Admitted to the Bachelor of Liberal Studies program for at least one semester. Students must have earned 90 credits and have completed 12 UMW credits in good standing. Individual investigation of a subject appropriate to the major and directed by a member of the faculty. This individual study option is only available for Bachelor of Liberal Studies students pursuing an approved selfdesigned or an interdisciplinary BLS major. The registration form must be signed by the directing faculty member and by the Director of the Bachelor of Liberal Studies program.

499 –Internship (3-6)

A supervised work experience directed by a member of the faculty in consultation with an agency supervisor. This internship option is only available for Bachelor of Liberal Studies students pursuing an approved self-designed or an interdisciplinary BLS major. Students must contact the Office of Career Services to complete the required contract in order to register, and must follow all internship program guidelines set forth by that Office.