Make an Impact with Communications

A liberal arts and sciences degree is a degree focused on the study of the humanities from an interdisciplinary perspective. Some common disciplines within this field include anthropology, philosophy, literature, history and theater. Liberal arts covers a wide range of concepts and can help students develop critical thinking skills and a better understanding of these subjects. A liberal arts and sciences degree can be focused on a specific subject within this field, though you may gain a general understanding of several subjects while working towards an online liberal arts degree.

DeVry has courses ranging from Business Communications to Ethics. To see courses that can be taken within the Liberal Arts area of study, visit our business and management courses page.

The courses within the Communications Degree program span a broad range of topics related to business marketing, corporate communications writing and more. A few of the core learning areas you might study include technical writing, small group communication, business policy and beyond.

We believe you deserve credit for coursework you’ve already completed. Learn how DeVry can help you apply qualifying credits―up to 80 credit hours―toward an applicable degree program¹. Qualifying transfer credit can help make it faster and more affordable to complete your bachelor's degree.

A liberal arts and sciences degree is a type of educational credential that can be applied to many fields. Because this type of degree is geared in part toward human pursuits and inquiries, it can require high-level critical thinking skills that are applicable to many areas of the professional world. By earning a liberal arts degree, you can not only gain skills to showcase on your resume, but also have the chance to improve your own critical thinking skills, which may enable you to dive deeper into a chosen field.

As with all of our areas of study, an online degree program differs from a hybrid degree program in that an online degree program is 100% online while a hybrid program provides a blend of online and in-person learning.

Since the field of liberal arts is broad and varied, your career outlook will vary depending on the program you choose.

The cost of your program varies depending on the specific degree you choose to pursue, the number of transfer credits you already have and the scholarships or financial aid that you may qualify for. Visit our admissions page for more information about applying to our College of Liberal Arts and Sciences degree programs, or head to our Tuition and Financial Aid page for more info.