Applied Liberal Studies Certificate
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Applied Liberal Studies Certificate

Strengthening STEM through Liberal Arts

 

“It is in Apple’s DNA that technology alone is not enough—it’s technology married with liberal arts, married with the humanities, that yields us the results that make our heart sing.”

Steve Jobs
Apple co-founder
 

Florida Polytechnic University supports our students’ desire to gain strong educational foundations in all areas that interest them. The curiosity that fuels our student leaders and innovators encompasses science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), but it also extends to literature, humanities, history, music, art, and many other subjects within the liberal arts and social sciences.

The Applied Liberal Studies Certificate provides students an opportunity to delve deeply into meaningful and fascinating subjects while developing the skills employers seek. Certificate courses provide a grounding in:

  • Communication
  • Analysis and interpretation
  • Conceptual translation
  • Epistemic awareness
  • Reflective learning and responsibility

 

Benefits of Liberal Arts Study

Research shows that students who engage in liberal arts study experience:

 

How it Works

The Applied Liberal Studies Certificate is open to students pursuing any major. The 12-credit concentration focuses on expanding students’ foundations in the liberal arts, humanities, and social sciences.

The certificate is completed alongside a student’s chosen degree.

The result is a graduate who is well-rounded and attractive to employers looking for truly exceptional applicants in competitive STEM fields.

Interested students should review the catalog listing for the Applied Liberal Studies Certificate for a list of applicable courses.

 

Requirements

  • To enroll in the program, complete the Certificate Declaration Form, have it signed by the certificate coordinator (Dr. C. Wylie Lenz), and submit it to the Registrar.
  • Students may apply up to 3 credits of general education humanities/social sciences coursework (in residence or transfer) toward the certificate.
  • Students must complete 9 credits from among the certificate course offerings at the 3000 level or higher, with at least 3 credits at the 4000 level. These requirements must be completed in residence.
  • Upper-division courses may, in some cases, also count for general education requirements
 

 

Email Dr. C. Wylie Lenz to learn more.