Online BA in Liberal Studies

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4 Unique Concentrations

Generous Transfer Credit Policy

Expert Faculty

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Explore Your Interests with a Flexible Degree Path

Take advantage of the college credits you’ve already earned to get your degree and achieve your educational goals. Adelphi University’s online liberal arts degree is designed to give adult learners the opportunity to continue their education in topics that interest them. The various online concentrations offer students the opportunity to study unique fields: social science, psychology, business and emergency management. Each concentration is made up of rich courses taught by passionate, experienced faculty.

This online program is built for flexibility, allowing students to transfer in a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 90 credits hours from transfer credits and previous work experience, allowing someone to graduate in as few as 2 semesters. With four unique online concentrations available, students can take courses in subjects like social science, psychology, business and emergency management to build the necessary skills for their future passions and careers.

  • Employment in business and financial operations occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 20321
  • About 151,000 openings for teacher assistants are projected each year, on average2
  • Employment of social and community service managers is projected to grow 9% from 2022 to 20323

Transfer Credit Tuition Savings Available

Take advantage of the college credits you’ve already earned, save on total tuition and start achieving your educational goals with Adelphi University’s transfer credit policy!

In addition to reducing our tuition rates, Adelphi University offers a generous transfer credit and past eligible work experience credit policy to help you save more on your total tuition and complete your degree faster.

Are you military-affiliated? Tuition for Veterans & Active Military (including eligible spouses and dependent children) is offered at a discounted rate of just $250 per credit hour for undergraduate programs. Additionally, an application fee waiver is available to all military personnel and veterans. Please get in touch with us to learn more about this and other benefits for servicemembers.

Connect with an enrollment counselor by filling out the form and learn how you can save both time and money while completing your personalized degree in a flexible, supportive learning environment.

Personalize Your Study at Adelphi

Choose two of four unique concentrations that align with both your personal interests and your career goals. Each field of study provides in-depth knowledge that will prepare you for whatever your future path is.

5 Courses

Prepare yourself to pursue an advanced degree or career in business with foundational knowledge.

Areas of emphasis: Precalculus, the price system and principles of accounting

5 Courses

Learn state-of-the-art knowledge and best practice in all-hazards emergency preparedness and management.

Areas of emphasis: Emergency services, legal aspects and disaster preparedness

5 Courses

Articulate concepts, theories and perspectives in psychology through written, verbal and other relevant forms.

Areas of emphasis: Behavior psychology, developmental psychology and counseling

5 Courses

Demonstrate understanding of major concepts, theories and findings in the social sciences.

Areas of emphasis: Society and the individual, psychology and the national economy

Top Recognition for Adelphi University

Adelphi has been transforming lives with our unique approach to learning for more than 150 years. By welcoming students from around the globe, we’ve expanded our academic offerings and geographic reach, celebrating significant milestones and successful outcomes.

Adelphi University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and our degree programs have received considerable recognition from numerous national publications and organizations such as U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Colleges of Distinction, Military Friendly and more:

Best colleges, national universities 2025, U.S. News and world reports
best colleges, colleges of 2024-2025 distinction, 10 years
The Princeton review, best regional colleges 2024 northeast
Best colleges of equity and inclusion distinction, 2024-2025 distinction
Best colleges, Social mobility 2025, U.S. news and world report
Best colleges, colleges of international distinction 2024-2025
Military friendly school, 2024-2025 silver
Best colleges, colleges of career development distinction 2024-2025, 5 years
Phi theta kappa honor society, transfer honor roll 2024
best colleges, colleges of military support distinction 2024-2025, 5 years
insight into diversity, higher education excellence in diversity award 2024, seven-time recipient
Military friendly spouse school, 2024-2025

The Attention You Deserve

Founded in 1896, Adelphi University is a nationally ranked, respected and well-connected research university. We pride ourselves on our ability to create distinctive environments of intellectual rigor and creativity. At Adelphi, you’ll always have the guidance and support you need to define your success in the classroom, in your career and beyond.

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Online Study at Adelphi University

Adelphi’s online programs are built for flexibility, providing you with a quality education that fits into your busy schedule. Our expert faculty are always here to answer your questions and guide you through your program. We offer many opportunities for students to connect directly with professors and work alongside them for research, mentoring and networking.

Build the Degree You Need

A strong foundation in liberal arts is essential for a wide variety of careers, and our online bachelor’s program at Adelphi will build that foundation. Designed as an advanced degree completion program so you can save time and money, transfer in a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 90 credits for a faster degree completion. With four concentrations to choose from, each with expert-taught courses, you’ll be able to personalize your degree to fit your needs and prepare for the future you deserve.

Your Future, Your Way

A degree in liberal arts is one of the most versatile there is, providing key knowledge for many fields of work. With a degree from Adelphi, you’ll be ready to take on a number of exciting professions, including:

  1. Counselor
  2. Community Service Manager
  3. Business Owner
  4. Emergency Services Worker

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Sources

  1. “Business and Financial,” Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved on November 13, 2023 from https://www.bls.gov/.
  2. “Education Training and Library Teacher Assistants,” Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved on November 13, 2023 from https://www.bls.gov/.
  3. “Social and Community Service Managers,” Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved on November 13, 2023 from https://www.bls.gov/.