COSC Drops Liberal Studies Concentration

[Tedium]

Making this it’s own thread so it doesn’t get lost in my many rambles.

When I applied recently there was only an option for Individualized Studies and nothing for Liberal Studies. Since I’m doing an English/History combo, I asked Admissions about it so there wouldn’t be any problems down the line. I got this in response:

Good morning Tedium. The Liberal Studies option is being discontinued because Liberal Studies and Individualized Studies are basically the same thing, so having both was confusing to students. Both are General Studies majors.

Thought everyone would like to know since we direct so many people to the BALS. We just need to change our terminology when dealing with new students so they don’t get confused.

I agree with the change. Most other schools just have one interdisciplinary major/concentration. It was kind of a weird distinction to make and I can see how people were getting confused.

Just a heads up for everyone!