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You think deeply about your future.
So do we.

Explore Maryville’s online liberal arts degrees, and you’ll find future-focused programs that span a wide variety of subjects, including literature, philosophy, world history, and global studies, just to name a few. Regardless of the path you choose, all of the programs in our liberal arts portfolio deliver an educational experience that’s tailored to meet your individual needs and career goals. At Maryville, 96% of our online undergraduate program graduates find a new career in their chosen field or enroll in advanced education programs within six months of graduation.

Take a moment to browse our online degrees and find one that’s right for you. The future belongs to the brave.

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Bachelor’s in Communication

Top companies need content experts to help them stay ahead. Earn an online bachelor’s degree in communications and build the skills these employers are looking for.

Choose from two concentrations in strategic communication or emerging media strategy and social media. Then complete an internship, conduct research, and polish your writing portfolio. Graduates can emerge as skilled digital writers and content strategists who can lead campaigns in many fields.

  • Earn certificates. Depending on your concentration and chosen electives, you can pursue certificates in place of some exams.
  • Practical and project-based.Complete your internship and gain access to relevant communication tools preferred by media professionals today.
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Bachelor’s in English

Making connections that click — that’s what great writing and great careers have in common. That’s why your writing can help you stand out in any career. Earn your Bachelor of Arts in English online and choose from diverse minors to connect your intensive literary studies to jobs in media, education, law, marketing, psychology, tech, and more.

At Maryville University, you can develop valuable skills to evolve as a writer, researcher, and critical thinker operating in traditional and digital settings. You can also find unique degree pathways so your online B.A. in English can lead to even more options.

  • Research and project-based. Gain real-world experience by completing a relevant internship.
  • Choose a minor in your desired field.
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Bachelor’s in History

Your curiosity drives you to find a deeper understanding of our society — about where we came from, and how we got here. The past helps give us the perspective to understand our present and boldly look toward the future.

At Maryville, we offer a 100% online bachelor’s in history designed to be versatile, innovative, and interactive. Our career-focused coursework helps you master the tools and techniques that modern history professionals use to research, communicate, analyze, and educate. When you earn your history degree at Maryville, you can tailor your coursework to fit your personal, educational, and professional goals, so you can turn your love of history into a meaningful career, or use it as a springboard toward exciting new opportunities.

  • Gain relevant, career-oriented experience from your local history seminar.
  • Choose an internship relevant to your goals.
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Bachelors in International Studies

The professional world has gone global. No matter where you go in your career, you stand to face both challenges and opportunities associated with increasingly interconnected societies. So your interest in world culture can become highly valuable to many different organizations in almost every industry.

Earning a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies at Maryville allows you to build a personalized degree to develop broad, cross-cultural skills. And by examining culture up close, you can form deep global insights that can help take your career anywhere you want it to go.

  • 3 options for experiential learning. Get real-world experience tailored to your professional goals. Complete a study abroad opportunity, virtual study abroad experience from anywhere, or an internationally-focused internship.
  • Learn a foreign language.
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Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts

Every industry needs critical thinkers who can communicate effectively, drive culture, design strategies, and solve workplace challenges. Helping you grow as a thought leader is the foundation of Maryville University’s Bachelor of Liberal Studies online program. It’s designed to help you thrive in a range of professional settings and differentiate yourself as an astute contributor to your field of interest.

  • Eligible for Early Access – get a head start on your graduate degree. At Maryville, your liberal studies degree can qualify you for early access to graduate degree programs in a range of related disciplines, including majors in accounting, business administration, cybersecurity, health administration, and other areas that provide opportunities to explore advanced careers.
  • Choose your focus area. Personalize your program with a choice of several professional disciplines.