Life can take us in any number of directions. The BLS is meant to be a flexible and broad path to finishing your degree here at UK. The liberal studies label refers to the philosophy of a liberal arts education: a broad understanding of the world and ourselves as humans. BLS students enjoy taking classes on all kinds of subjects.

In practice, this means that you are able to take courses from all different departments within the College of Arts and Sciences. choose between a Humanities, Social Science, or Natural Science track, and develop marketable skills in those areas.

The BLS is intended to be a degree that can be completed as a distance learner. This is great news for those of you looking for that kind of flexibility due to work or family schedules.

Our student base is diverse and motivated to learn! We welcome students from all kinds of backgrounds to become part of Big Blue Nation. The goal of the BLS program is to offer a broad scope view of the Humanities and Sciences for those looking for flexibility in their schedules and have maybe found traditional degree programs just not working for their interests.