Liberal Arts

(Interdisciplinary Majors)

Program Description

While Colorado Mesa University provides a wide range of specific program options, the university also provides students the chance to explore broadly and still earn a degree. A liberal arts degree is designed to offer students the opportunity to craft a plan of study to suit their individual career and academic aspirations. Under the direction of an advisor, a liberal arts degree-seeking student can design a coherent program by choosing appropriate courses that focus on several of the interests that the student has. The Liberal Arts degree can be pursued at the two-year or at the four-year levels, leading to an AA, an AS, or a BA. As listed under the Programs of Study tab, some of the options offer more focus while others are quite broad.

Elementary Education Tracks

As listed under the Programs of Study tab, The Center for Teacher Education offers a comprehensive program of study that leads to a teaching license in Colorado with a focus on the liberal arts. Candidates choose a concentration in English, mathematics, or social science. Our professors are experienced, knowledgeable, accessible, and dedicated to the improvement of public education. Faculty offer one-on-one guidance for course selection, field placements, student teaching, and employment. The elementary licensure program provides teacher education candidates with a broad content knowledge and prepares them as teachers for grades kindergarten through six. Please see the elementary education programs of study as well as the Center for Teacher Education's website for further information on admissions criteria.

Contact Information

Education Options

Center for Teacher Education
Dominguez Hall 109
970.248.1786

General Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies Option at the BA or BAS level

Office of Academic Affairs
LHH 201-208
970.248.1881

University Studies, Liberal Arts AA option