Liberal Studies Online Program

The Liberal Studies Online program at the University of Illinois at Springfield is a 60-hour undergraduate degree completion program. Although participants need to have some experience using a computer and navigating the Internet to participate in the program, UIS provides orientation and ongoing technical and student support to its online learners.

Entry requirements:

• Earned an associate degree, or a minimum of 45 credit hours at the freshman/sophomore level
• Hold a grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale from an KCC or another accredited college or university
• Have completed three semester hours of English composition
• Successfully complete the application process and entrance interview-may be completed via telephone, e-mail, or in person

Program highlights:

• Eliminates time and travel constraints that are characteristic of a traditional on-campus program
• Students design their own individualized bachelor's degrees
• Courses can be chosen from a variety of academic programs
• Program staff is available to help with navigating the university admissions and registrations systems
• Program staff is available to help obtain textbooks and other course materials

The University of Illinois at Springfield is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

For more information, phone the Liberal Studies Online Student Services Coordinator at (800) 323-9243, or e-mail lis@uis.edu or visit the program web site at www.uis.edu/liberalstudies.

The KCC contact for online bachelor's degree completion is Susan LaMore, coordinator of KCC's Transfer Services, (815) 802-8208, or e-mail slamore@kcc.edu.