Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities: General Studies; Humanities/Humanistic Studies; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other; Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

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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