About this Program
The College of Liberal Arts offers the interdisciplinary minor in Freedom Studies in conjunction with the UM Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom. The minor allows students to pursue a course of study that deepens their understanding of the meaning of freedom in general and the ways in which liberty plays a role in economics, constitutional law, society, and culture.
Students take courses from multiple departments such as Economics, Philosophy, History, and Public Policy Leadership. This interdisciplinary approach allows students to gain a better understanding of Freedom in the United States and around the world.
Freedom Studies prepares students for entry into the workforce as both civically aware citizens and employees. Students gain skills such as critical thinking, public speaking, and problem solving–all of which are highly desired by employers.
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Program Information
Program Type
Minor
Area of Study
Interdisciplinary Programs
School
Degree
Program Location
Required Credit Hours
18
Academic Requirements
Students in the Freedom Studies minor complete 18 credit hours, with 12 hours at the 300 level or higher. Students must take at least one class from each of the topic areas. No more than three FS classes may count toward the minor.
Freedom and Economics
- Any Econ class at the 200-level or higher
- FS 301: Topics in Freedom and Economics
Key Issues in Constitutional Government
- Pol 101: Introduction to American Politics
- Pol 306: Const Law I: Supreme Court & Const.
- Pol 307: Const Law II: Civil Lib & Civil Rights
- Pol 313: American Federalism
- FS 302: Topics in Law and Constitutional Thought
Theoretical Foundations of Ordered Liberty
- FS 101: Ideals of Liberty in the US Founding
- Phil 316: Topics in Philosophy in American History
- Phil 330: History of Western Political Philosophy
- Phil 331: Political Philosophy
- Phil 350: Philosophy of Law
- Phil 372: Conservative Political Philosophy
- PPL 377: Geographies of Conservatism
- FS 303: Topics in Principles of Ordered Liberty
Studies in the History of Freedom
- Hst 130: Intro to US History to 1877
- Hst 323: Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment
- Hst 326: Age of Revolution, 1750-1850
- Hst 335: The French Revolution
- Hst 402: Revolutionary America, 1763-1800
- Hst 419/AAS 423/G St 423: Black Women’s Enterprise & Activism
- Hst 422/AAS 438: The Rise and Fall of American Slavery
- Hst 424/AAS 443: The Civil Rights Era
- FS 304: Topics in Struggles for Liberation
Enhance your Degree with an Internship
According to national surveys, employers are more likely to hire college graduates who have:
- had professional internships,
- worked with people from diverse backgrounds on community service,
- collaborated with peers on projects,
- taken multiple courses with significant writing,
- produced a senior project or thesis, and
- studied abroad.
These experiences are about core liberal arts skills of thinking, communicating, interpersonal skills, and understanding the world around us. Showcase and enhance these skills in an internship opportunity for that first step into the professional world.
We encourage students to combine coursework with these hands-on, experiential learning opportunities.
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