Liberal Arts Studies

Program Overview
This degree program is specifically designed for nontraditional students seeking a bachelor's degree for career advancement and personal growth. It allows students who have completed an associate's degree to earn their bachelor's degree in a timely manner. The program of study provides a curriculum focusing on the development of critical and analytical skills, oral and written communication skills, and a strong liberal arts component to balance the technical knowledge acquired through the associate's degree.

This degree program is composed of the following:
      1.  Required Curriculum = 75 credits
      2.  Electives = 57 credits

About the Lincoln Campus
At Doane College, you will join an institution where  exceptional faculty, staff, students and alumni challenge themselves to achieve success and provide the best education for all students. The Doane College Lincoln campus is geared toward working adults, focusing on applied learning and practical experience that you can utilize in your work setting.

Required Curriculum

A.  Heritage Studies
       History (one approved course)
       English Literature (one approved course)
       Philosophy/Religion (one approved course)

B.  Contemporary Issues
       Political Science (one approved course)
       Economics (one approved course)
       Psychology/Sociology (one approved course)

C.  Cultural Perspectives  (one approved course)

D.  Natural Science (Two approved courses)
      One lab science and one non-lab, or two lab science

E.  Quantitative Methods - (two courses)

• BUS 215 Applied Statistics
• One MTH prefixed course numbered above 100

F.  Communication

• Oral Communication - (three courses)
  CMS  210   Public Speaking  
  CMS 220    Interpersonal Communications 
  CMS 316    Business & Professional Communication
  
• Written Communication - (three courses)
  BUS 205  Business Writing
  ENG 101  Writing Seminar
  IDS 206   Introduction to Research

G.  Aesthetic Perspective - (two approved courses)

H.  Health and Well-Being - (two courses)
     PED 104    Theory of Lifetime Fitness
     PED 101    Physical Activity

I.  Liberal Learning
    15 credits of 300/400 level coursework in at least TWO DIFFERENT
    disciplines.

J.  Basic Skills Requirements
     Math:  MTH 090 or completion of the Math Competency Exam
    Computer Science:  CSA 101 and one other CSA course
    Writing Skills:  DLC 116 Writing Skills or diagnosed competency

Contact Us
If you are up for the challenge and would like to learn more about the Doane College Lincoln campus, contact us for more information.

Web: www.doane.edu/
Phone:  (402) 466-4774
E-mail:  doanelincoln@doane.edu
Mail:  303 N. 52nd St. ; Lincoln,  NE