Bachelor in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (Bachelor's)

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This programme prepares students for careers that require cross-disciplinary thinking and problem-solving across complex, real-world challenges. Students design a personalized degree by combining two academic tracks under faculty guidance. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, research, and communication skills through integrated study. Graduates enter roles that demand adaptability and the ability to connect knowledge from multiple fields.

The programme requires 120 credit hours. Students create a customized course of study by combining two academic tracks, with a capstone or research project included. Internships are available and encouraged.

Graduates enter careers in business, nonprofit organizations, government, education, healthcare administration, human resources, media, and creative industries.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Submission of official transcripts and a personal statement is required. No standardized test scores are mentioned as mandatory.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. In-Person, Full-Time, Typical duration is four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 96% of applicants.

Wilson gives Barton students a college-town setting with a walkable historic downtown and convenient access to the wider region. The campus is close to the I-95 corridor and Research Triangle Park, with Raleigh about 45 minutes away. The coast is two hours away and the mountains are four hours away. Campus life includes residence halls, dining, health and wellness resources, clubs, spiritual life, and campus safety support.

Barton offers a liberal arts education through more than 40 majors and minors, alongside graduate programs and professional studies. Academic options span arts and humanities, business and innovation, education and social sciences, and health sciences. Programs include accounting, biology, business administration, nursing, pharmaceutical chemistry, psychology, social work, Spanish, and sport management. Graduate study includes business administration, criminal justice, exercise physiology, nursing, and school administration. Mandatory internships and pathway programs connect study with professional experience.

Students can join organizations, create events through the Campus Activities Board, or take part in intramural sports such as soccer, basketball, flag football, and dodgeball. Barton also fields 26 NCAA Division II teams. Prospective students can tour academic buildings, classrooms, residence halls, recreational facilities, and other campus spaces. Tours are walking visits led by student ambassadors when classes are in session, giving visitors a direct introduction to campus routines and student experiences.