As the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) admissions counselor, I speak with prospective students daily about their interests and what they are hoping to study. Many students say “the liberal arts,” or “I'm undecided but I love writing,” or “I'm really trying to decide between majors in math, psychology, and Russian." To that, I respond that they are wise to consider a liberal arts college!
A liberal arts education provides students with a strong foundation in a variety of subjects to gain a better understanding of the world we live in. A liberal arts education prepares students for a lifetime of opportunities in our ever-changing global economy.
Employers are interested in future leaders and they recruit CLA graduates because they can:
- Turn challenges into opportunities for innovation
- Communicate clearly and persuasively
- Cooperate and with people from diverse backgrounds
- Adapt to a range of complex situations and ever-changing environments
- Analyze and translate knowledge into solutions
Want to learn more about the University's fantastic liberal arts education? Then check out this thought-provoking interview with the dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Dr. Parente.
Thanks for the interesting and informative post. I look forward to more in the future.
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