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Liberal & Professional Studies Degrees & Programs
The College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) is housed in the School of Arts and Sciences at Penn. LPS offers just the kind of innovative programs that highly motivated students like you seek. You'll find degree and non-degree options at the undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate levels, as well as international and summer opportunities.
News & Events
- Event: Information Session: Penn-In-Alicante, SpainDec 7 2009 - 3:00pm
- Event: Information Session: Penn-in-Tours, FranceDec 7 2009 - 4:00pm
- Event: Information Session: Penn-In-Cannes, FranceDec 8 2009 - 4:30pm
Spring 2010 Course Guide
A study by the Association of American Colleges and Universities has found that in an economy fueled by innovation, the abilities that students develop through a liberal education have become America’s most valuable economic assets. These abilities include analytical, problem-solving, and communications skills that can be applied to any number of complex questions facing the world. Enhance your skills and enrich your understanding of these issues and more through LPS Spring courses.
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Student Profile:Jennifer Paige Chambers
Bachelor of Arts candidate
“When I visited Penn, and especially when I met the faculty and staff in LPS, I felt a real warmth and sense of community," says Chambers. "And I have the same opportunities and access to resources as Penn's traditional undergrad students — no limits."
MLA Capstone Videos
Master of Liberal Arts 2009 Capstone Forum
"Strawberries in February: An Examination of Altruism and Environmental Sustainability" and "Son of a Barber Man: Personal Reflections of My Life"
"Something about Barbaro: The Making of a Hero"
