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Exploring the Liberal Arts

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Tu 2p.m. – 2:50p.m.		 McCormack M01-0619 1 $713 (guest students)
Date
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Time
Tu 2p.m. – 2:50p.m.
Location
McCormack M01-0619
Credits
1
Min. Tuition*
$713 (guest students)

Description

This 1 credit course introduces students to a liberal arts education through exploration of academic programs in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, as well as interdisciplinary majors and minors. In addition, this course aims to support students in their transition to the University, through sharing resources that set the foundation for academic success. Emphasizing the many ways an education in the liberal arts fosters critical thinking, creativity, and a deep understanding of the world, the course aims to help students explore, while helping students to understand the broader purpose of their studies.

Prerequisites

Degree student in the College of Liberal Arts

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026

Location

McCormack M01-0619

Enrolled / Capacity

2 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Rachel Puopolo

Tuition*

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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