The General Arts major is an interdisciplinary major within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students in the program select a General Arts concentration in one of the following areas:

• Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Independent Studies.

The Bachelor of Arts in General Arts is a degree program similar to majoring in General Studies for a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies . Both degrees require the student to plan a course of study which cuts across different academic lines. Such degrees allow for a student to define focus and prepare oneself for future opportunities. However, the core requirements of the two degree programs differ. For example, a Bachelor of Arts in General Arts has foreign language and lab science requirements whereas the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies does not, allowing you more electives. You need to consider both curricula in making your selection.

For details on degree requirements, please review the current course curriculum for a Bachelor of Arts in General Arts or refer to the latest edition of Villanova's Undergraduate Catalog.

Learn more about the Part-Time Studies admissions process and fill out an on-line application today for a Bachelor of Arts program.