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2026-2027 General Catalog

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2026-2027 General Catalog

Liberal Studies (Hutchins), Track 1 Interdisciplinary Studies, BA, Sample Four-Year Plan

First Year: 29 Units

Fall Semester (13 Units)

LIBS 101 - The Human Enigma Unit(s): 9
LIBS 103 - Introduction to the Hutchins School of Liberal Studies Unit(s): 1
GE MATH Credits / Units: 3
Optional:
LIBS 100 The Craft of Writing

Spring Semester (16 Units)

LIBS 102 - Self and Sovereignty Unit(s): 9
LIBS 103 - Introduction to the Hutchins School of Liberal Studies Unit(s): 1
GE Stretch Math or University Elective Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 3

Second Year: 30 Units

Fall Semester (15 Units)

LIBS 201 - Exploring the Unknown Unit(s): 9
AMCS 204 - Ethnic Studies, Storytelling, and Film Unit(s): 3 OR other Ethnic Studies
University Elective Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (15 Units)

LIBS 302 - Introduction to Liberal Studies Unit(s): 3
LIBS 304 - We Hold These Truths Unit(s): 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 9

Third Year: 30 Units

Fall Semester (15 Units)

Choose one:
LIBS 320A - Elective Seminar Core A Unit(s): 3
LIBS 320B - Elective Seminar Core B Unit(s): 3
LIBS 320C - Elective Seminar Core C Unit(s): 3
LIBS 320D - Elective Seminar Core D Unit(s): 3
OR
Choose one:
LIBS 321A - Elective Course in Core A Unit(s): 3
LIBS 321B - Field Notes from the Anthropocene Unit(s): 3
LIBS 321C - Art and Science of Humor Unit(s): 3
LIBS 321D - Elective Course in Core D Unit(s): 3
Upper Division GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
Credits / Units: 3
WIC course Credits / Units: 3
Major Elective Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (15 Units)

Choose one:
LIBS 320A - Elective Seminar Core A Unit(s): 3
LIBS 320B - Elective Seminar Core B Unit(s): 3
LIBS 320C - Elective Seminar Core C Unit(s): 3
LIBS 320D - Elective Seminar Core D Unit(s): 3
OR
Choose one:
LIBS 321A - Elective Course in Core A Unit(s): 3
LIBS 321B - Field Notes from the Anthropocene Unit(s): 3
LIBS 321C - Art and Science of Humor Unit(s): 3
LIBS 321D - Elective Course in Core D Unit(s): 3
LIBS 308 - Cultures Through Film Unit(s): 3
LIBS 410 - Independent Study Unit(s): 1-4
Major Elective Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 5

Fourth Year: 32 Units

Fall Semester (13 Units)

Choose one:
LIBS 320A - Elective Seminar Core A Unit(s): 3
LIBS 320B - Elective Seminar Core B Unit(s): 3
LIBS 320C - Elective Seminar Core C Unit(s): 3
LIBS 320D - Elective Seminar Core D Unit(s): 3
OR
Choose one:
LIBS 321A - Elective Course in Core A Unit(s): 3
LIBS 321B - Field Notes from the Anthropocene Unit(s): 3
LIBS 321C - Art and Science of Humor Unit(s): 3
LIBS 321D - Elective Course in Core D Unit(s): 3
Upper Division GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities
Credits / Units: 3
LIBS 499 - Internship Unit(s): 1-5
Major Elective Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (19 Units)

LIBS 402 - Senior Synthesis Unit(s): 4
LIBS 403 - Senior Synthesis-Study Away Unit(s): 4
Choose one:
LIBS 320A - Elective Seminar Core A Unit(s): 3
LIBS 320B - Elective Seminar Core B Unit(s): 3
LIBS 320C - Elective Seminar Core C Unit(s): 3
LIBS 320D - Elective Seminar Core D Unit(s): 3
OR
LIBS 321A - Elective Course in Core A Unit(s): 3
LIBS 321B - Field Notes from the Anthropocene Unit(s): 3
LIBS 321C - Art and Science of Humor Unit(s): 3
LIBS 321D - Elective Course in Core D Unit(s): 3
Major Elective Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 5