BA in Liberal Arts (Online or On Campus)

Unlock Your Potential with a Flexible Liberal Arts Degree

Expand your mind and embrace new opportunities with the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts at Fisher College. Designed to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication, this program empowers you with versatile skills applicable across industries and careers.

Whether you are beginning your reeducation or a transfer learner, you can earn your BA in Liberal Arts fully online or on our Boston campus. With a customizable curriculum, you can explore a diverse range of subjects, including fine arts, literature, communications, global awareness, history, and more to tailor your education to your passions and career goals.

Study Online or On Campus – Your Choice

Your education should fit your life. Choose the format that aligns with your goals:

• Online: Gain the flexibility to balance work, family, and studies.
• Boston Campus: Engage in a supportive learning environment and take advantage of the city’s rich academic, cultural, and professional opportunities.

Customize Your Path with a Personalized Education

Shape your academic journey with a broad selection of electives and concentrations in history, fine arts, literature, social sciences, and more. With Fisher College’s small class sizes (14:1 student-to-faculty ratio), you will benefit from individualized support, engaging discussions, and close mentorship from faculty.

Seamless Transfer Opportunities

Bring your past learning with you — transfer up to 90 credits into the program! Through our Prior Learning Assessment Program, we recognize both previous coursework and real-world experience (work, volunteerism, and personal achievements) for credit toward your liberal arts degree. Learn more about our Degree Completion Program to fast-track your education.

Liberal Arts Curriculum: A Foundation for Success

Gain interdisciplinary knowledge in communications, fine arts, history, literature, science, public speaking, and more. Your coursework builds toward a senior project and a professional internship, ensuring you graduate with both academic knowledge and real-world experience.

Enhance Your Expertise with an English Concentration

Available on our Boston campus, the English Concentration strengthens your ability to analyze literature, refine writing skills, and communicate effectively. This pathway prepares you for careers in publishing, media, education, research, and beyond — or as a solid foundation for graduate studies.

Take the next step toward a versatile, well-rounded education that prepares you for limitless career possibilities.

Learn more about the BA in Liberal Arts - English Concentration 

What Can You Do with a Liberal Arts Degree?

A liberal arts bachelor’s degree empowers you with the skills, experience, flexibility of mind, and appreciation of diversity necessary to pursue master’s and Ph.D. studies, enter the workforce, and serve your community as a productive citizen. You graduate prepared for careers in diverse fields such as government, nonprofit organizations, science, social science, music, theater, history, and language. Potential career paths include, but are not limited to, teaching, communications, media, advertising, public service, and law.

Liberal Arts Program Admission Requirements

Apply to Fisher College online or through the Common App! You can also choose to submit additional materials, including SAT/ACT scores, letters of recommendation, and a personal essay. Read through our full undergraduate application requirements. 

 *Based on continuous enrollment of two courses every term. Time to completion may be shorter based on eligible transfer credit or longer if course enrollment varies.