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2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Contemporary Studies, B.A.

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The Bachelor of Arts in contemporary studies provides a broad perspective on human behavior, ideas, and values through a multidisciplinary study of the social sciences and natural sciences, the humanities/fine arts, and business. This integrated approach allows students to make connections across fields of study, deepening their abilities for critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity while preparing them for effective participation in a global community. Students enrolled in the major will take a common core of courses in quantitative reasoning, literature, humanities/fine arts, social science, natural science, and business. This program is not offered at University Campus.

Technology Competency Skills

Saint Leo University Technology Competency Skills                                             

Technology is threaded through our personal, professional, and educational interactions. To successfully manage these interactions - specifically relating to education and employment - our students must have the ability to navigate and operate essential computer functions, beyond social media. Demonstrating competency of basic technology skills is essential for the success of all Saint Leo University students.

Saint Leo University requires undergraduate students to demonstrate technology competency prior to degree conferral. These technology competency skills can be satisfied through a waiver exam or academic course (COM-140 or equivalent, earning a grade of C or better within 10 years). Education majors should complete EDU 228: Educational Technology to fulfill the technology requirement. Students should meet with their advisors to discuss options and establish a plan to satisfy the graduation requirement.

Technology Competency Skills Waiver Exam:

Students may take the technology competency skills waiver exam to satisfy the Saint Leo University technology competency skill requirement. The Waiver Exam tests your knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Windows, and the Internet. The exam is Pass/Fail and you must receive a minimum score of 74% to pass. 

University Explorations (42 credit hours)

Major Requirements (33 credit hours)

General Elective Credits: Complete enough general elective credit hours to fulfill total hours required for degree completion.

 

 

Total Credits: 120

 

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