What Can I Do With a Major in Liberal Arts?
Craft your own program while you explore the richness of Western Civilization and prepare for your career or graduate school.
Flagler's major in the liberal arts is designed to introduce you to the rich and challenging intellectual heritage of Western Civilization.
We encourage you to work primarily with faculty from the liberal studies department to develop your own program. Your coursework is created to help you achieve academic excellence and professional expertise in your chosen areas of study.
Our faculty will help equip you with the skills you need to become a responsible citizen and valuable community member.
Your program will also help you prepare for graduate school and for careers in areas as diverse as education, law, business, politics, and ministry.
Source: Collegeboard.com, University of Colorado-Denver
Career Options, Employers, and Transferable Skills
Career Options, Employers, and Transferable Skills
*Some may require further education or specialization.
Administrative Service Manager
Advertising Account Executive
Archaeologist
Archivist
Bank and Branch Manager
Benefits Manager
Book Editor
Broadcast News Analyst
College Professor
Community Welfare Worker
Copy Writer
Editorial Writer, Newspapers & Magazines
Employee Training Instructor
Financial Analyst
Financial Services Sales Agent
Foreign Service Officer
Human Resources Officer
Insurance Agent
Interpreter
Job Development Specialist
Jury Consultant
Lawyer
Management Consultant
Market Researcher
Marketing Manager
Museum Curator
Naturalist
Newspaper Editor
Pharmaceutical Representative
Policy Analyst
Reporter
Researcher
Sales Manager
Social and Community Service Manager
Social Worker
Teacher
Training and Development Manager
Writer/Author
Private & Non-Profit Organizations
Advertising Agencies
Book Publishers
Cable Television
Community Arts Centers
Community Organizations
Educational Organizations
Entertainment Organizations
Film Companies
Financial Institutions
Foundations
Health Organizations
HMOs
International Organizations
Investment Firms
Labor Unions
Libraries/Museums
Magazines
Management/Consulting Firms
Manufacturing Firms
Market Research Companies
News Agencies
Newspapers
Professional Associations
Public Relations Firms
Radio Stations
Retail Stores
Telecommunications Firms
Television Stations
Theaters
Government Agencies
Cultural Affairs
Department of Labor
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
Library of Congress
National Endowment for the Humanities
National Park Service
National Science Foundation
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Public Health Agencies
Small Business Administration US Information Agency
Voice of America
General Skills
Honesty and integrity
Readiness to adapt in a changing workplace
Concentrates for long periods
Possesses a broad background of general knowledge
Mindful of the reactions of others, and understands why they react the way they do
Teaches others how to do something
Composes and communicates ideas in written form
Problem-Solving Skills
Makes keen observations
Identifies a problem, reviews related information, develops and evaluates options, and implements a solution
Communication Skills
Reads, writes, and speaks proficiently
Conducts and clearly explains scientific research
Listens to what other people are saying and takes time to understand the points being made
Conveys information, explains ideas, or gives instructions
Experiential Learning
- Completing management trainee program for a service-oriented company
- Reviewing application files for a human resources department
- Hiring, training, and scheduling a sales team
- Developing newsletters for a non-profit organization
- Arranging a speaker series or conference
- Researching a particular topic for a writer
Professional Associations
- Association for Core Texts and Courses
coretexts.org - Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs
aglsp.org - National Endowment for the Humanities
neh.gov
Enhancing Your Employability
Here are some ways to improve your job prospects:
- Join relevant student organizations to develop leadership skills.
- Participate in internships and field experience placements.
- Add a minor.
- Participate in a study abroad opportunity.
- Become active in alumni and mentor networks.
- Plan on a graduate degree for advancement.
- Take part in mock interview opportunities.
Contact Us
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