Concentrations
Choose Liberal Studies when you want a BA that lets you show what you know.
Your bachelor’s of arts degree in Liberal Studies from Alaska Pacific University identifies you as a developing professional ready to transfer classroom learning to the real world.
Literature
Designed for students eager to read widely and critically, the Literature Concentration teaches you to reflect meaningfully about your purpose in life and the world around us. The Literature Concentration prepares you for graduate work, adds to self knowledge, and readies you for professions that value creative expression.
Philosophy
The Philosophy Concentration attracts independent learners ready to think systematically about how and why we think about things as we do. The Philosophy Concentration offers practice in critical thinking and analysis – abilities you’ll apply throughout college and life.
Pre-Law
The combination of courses in your Pre-law Concentration adheres to preparations for legal education recommended by the American Bar Association. The Pre-law Concentration offers a wide range of coursework and opportunity for enriched life experience for an academic background sought by many law schools.
Religious Studies
Religious Studies integrates humanities, social sciences and cultural studies for an academic concentration that examines religion as a force throughout the ages. The Religion Studies Concentration, led by APU’s Cardinal Newman Chair, helps develop critical thinking and analytical skills as you gain insight into methods and materials used by religion scholars.
Writing
Theory, practice and an emphasis on publication are foundations of the Writing Concentration. Whether you choose the Writing Concentration for personal or professional advancement – or both – this academic track is well suited to individualized coursework and collaborative learning with faculty mentors.
Pre-Med
The Pre-med Concentration is a group of courses designed to prepare you for application to graduate programs in medical and allied health professions. The Pre-med Concentration responds to increased interest in applicants from non-traditional backgrounds compatible with patient- and community-centered approaches to health care. The Pre-med Concentration is designed to meet standard pre-requisites for medical school admission.
Individualized Track
The Individualized Track rewards students whose life experience, initiative and professional goals prompt a desire for personalized undergraduate coursework. The Individualized Track also attracts degree-completion students seeking a cohesive framework for transfer credits from previous schools.
