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There are a lot of options when it comes to a degree completion program; just searching the web brings up thousands of results. At UMSL, we are focused on providing a quality education in the heart of a thriving metropolitan area. Our physical location combined with our award-winning faculty members and excellent education makes a degree from UMSL unique.
The future of education is moving to online courses and programs, and we want to provide our students with the best options possible. UMSL offers 155 online courses, including general education, to deliver a convenient and flexible option for degree completion. Our online courses are designed with the distinct emphasis on those looking for a program they can plan and control to fit their needs.
Liberal Studies Degree Programs
Many of the UMSL online courses capitalize on the highly effective blended method of teaching, often offering courses supported by minimal mandatory class attendance. The overall objective of the program is to provide students the opportunity to complete their education and advance in their professional goals.
Having a college degree can be quite an asset in today’s fiercely competitive job market. At the University of Missouri–St. Louis we offer a Bachelor of Liberal Studies for those seeking degree completion. This program offers students the flexibility to tailor coursework to their interests and schedule while completing their college degree. Many of the UMSL online courses capitalize on the highly effective blended method of teaching, often offering courses supported by minimal mandatory class attendance. The overall objective of the program is to provide students the opportunity to complete their education and advance in their professional goals. For UMSL graduates, this helps to set the stage to advance their careers and fulfill their potential. Students leave UMSL ready to advance their career with a multitude of skills and competencies that will appeal to employers in a wide range of industries.
At UMSL, our highly-educated faculty adds depth and experience to all of our degree programs. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Liberal Studies have the opportunity to meet and learn from award-winning professors. The multiple options of study offer degree seekers the chance to interact with professors from a wide array of fields giving students a unique experience and a great education.
Where can your completed degree take you?
Completing your college degree can take you places, namely further in your career. Whether moving up in your current position or changing your career path, completing your degree will put you a step ahead. So what can you do with a liberal studies degree? The diversity of this program opens a number of industry doors.
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The University of Missouri–St. Louis is the largest public research university located in Missouri's most populous and economically important region. Founded in 1963, we enroll nearly 17,000 students, and we are home to more than 1,400 faculty members.

UMSL offers 46 undergraduate degrees from our five colleges.

We have seven pre-professional degree tracks.

And we partner with more than 400 companies and organizations for our internship programs. You will get out of the classroom, gain practical experience, make connections and jump-start your career.
UMSL is a vital part of St. Louis, and the city and surrounding areas make up the most culturally vibrant region in Missouri. That means we offer you more than a top-ranked learning environment.
There's a night out with friends on Washington Avenue. An exhibit opening at the Saint Louis Zoo. A home run celebration at Busch Stadium. St. Louis is a place where you can be you.