Student pathways
Student Pathways
The University of Lethbridge offers a number of pathways for students to access the benefits and skills of a Liberal Education, as described below. For advice on School of Liberal Education courses or other pathways to explore your Liberal Education, please contact the School of Liberal Education Office in A812, or email liberal-ed@uleth.ca.
Liberal Education List Requirements
In keeping with the liberal education focus of the University, all students in an undergraduate degree program must complete the Liberal Education List Requirement (Lib Ed Requirement). The Lib Ed Requirement consists of four courses (12.0 credit hours) from each of three lists, designated as Science (List I), Social Sciences (List II) and Fine Arts and Humanities (List III). See for complete regulations and lists. Modified list requirements are in place for certain post-diploma programs, and students are encouraged to check with advisors regarding which List courses are appropriate for their programs.
Liberal Education Courses
The School of Liberal Education offers a number of courses designated as Liberal Education (LBED) courses, at all levels from first to fourth year. These courses each provide students with exposure to all the pillars of our Liberal Education model. Many of these courses appear on one of the three Lists.
Special List Combinations
Students who successfully complete both Liberal Education 1000 and either Liberal Education 2000 or Library Science 2000 may reduce their Liberal Education List Requirement from four to three courses (9 credit hours) from each of Lists I, II and III.
Students who successfully complete both Liberal Education 3010 and Liberal Education 4000 may reduce their Liberal Education List Requirement from four to three courses (9 credit hours) from each of Lists I, II and III.
Students may also pursue both of these combination options. Students who successfully complete Liberal Education 1000, either Liberal Education 2000 or Liberal Science 2000, Liberal Education 3010, and Liberal Education 4000 may reduce their Liberal Education List Requirement from four to two courses (6 credit hours) from each of List I, II and III.
Job Opportunities - Tutor
Each year the School of Liberal Education hires a number of students to act as Tutors in courses such as LBED 1000 and LBED 1500. These positions require a commitment of 5 hours per week for a semester, and pay a stipend of $1000 for the semester. Contact the School to find out more!
Independent and Applied Studies
The School of Liberal Education also offers Independent and Applied Studies courses in areas related to Liberal Education, depending on instructor interests and availability.
"My passion is to teach, guide and see other students succeed at life. This passion led me to take a tutoring position for Liberal Education 1000, while pairing this experience with an indepedent study. As I took an independent study on Critical Thinking and Teaching, under Shelly Wismath, I had the opportunity to dive deeper into a subject that interest me and that will further help me in my studies for my program. As a bonus, independent studies give you normal class credits. I would recommend this opportunity to every student, at least taking the time to do one indepedent study."
- Antoine Gendron, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education