Liberal Studies

The purpose of the liberal studies major is to permit students to profit from the study of the full breadth of a liberal arts curriculum, as an end in itself as well as to complement and provide a context for the study of a particular discipline. The major may draw on courses in the natural and health sciences, mathematics, fine arts, humanities, and the social and behavioral sciences. It allows students to explore and appreciate the ways in which diverse disciplines, schools of thought, modes of inquiry, and cultures fit into the rich fabric of human nature and self-expression. Intellectual, cultural, social, political, scientific, artistic, literary, and religious interactions and influences within a given era and from age to age are studied. Depth of knowledge and understanding is gained through progressively advanced study in several disciplines, rather than in a single discipline.

Career Options for the Liberal Studies Graduate

The versatility of a liberal studies degree allows you to continue into applied studies, or you can use the communications, reasoning, and thinking skills you've developed to enter into a wide choice of careers. Like a degree in general studies, liberal studies are appealing to employers who are looking for a generalist - someone who has the proven ability to think in different areas and has not been pigeon holed to work in only one mind set. Any professional needs to understand the world and society in order to be a contributing member - from interior designers to clergy.

Your career choices can include teaching, communications, media, advertising, marketing, public service or law, and all within business, government, non profit, science, social science, music, or language sectors. It can be as diverse as labor relations specialist, women's rights advocate, or planned donations officer at a museum.

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