Liberal arts
Description
Liberal arts is a field of study intended to provide the student with a broad general educational background, rather than a specialized program or some form of vocational training.
The liberal arts major is a useful preparation for graduate or professional study in law,
education, the sciences, or medicine. This is also an appropriate major for students who
are “undecided” or want to use their undergraduate years to improve their academic skills.
Students should check college catalogs carefully, especially if interested in attending a
liberal arts college, because many of them do not offer this general major.
Plan of study
The plan of study includes requirements in a variety of departments, starting with English
and including mathematics, history, non-laboratory science, language study, and the fine
and visual arts. Students will specialize in one area as they move through major requirements. More than most majors, students will want to work closely with faculty advisor
to tailor programs to meet their goals, as there is a fair amount of flexibility.
Expect to take
Prerequisite course work for a B.A. degree and a program of course study as planned with
one’s faculty advisor.
Suggested high school subjects
A college-preparatory academic program of study, including some foreign language
study, computer studies, and electives.
General interest areas
College study, graduate/professional study.
Some career possibilities
Accountant
Government worker
Clergy
Lawyer
College professor
Military officer
Entertainer
Print or media journalist
Entrepreneur
Teacher
Freelance writer
Some related majors
Anthropology
International relations
Area studies
Philosophy
Classics
Physics
English literature
Pre-law
Health sciences
Psychology
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