What can I do with my studies?
Classes in the Humanities Department help you develop core academic and professional skills. These skills prepare for a wide range of professions and careers. The writing, reading, and critical thinking skills developed and applied in these classes are widely valued by employers. They are absolutely central to success in future academic pursuits. You can visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics to learn more about the jobs and potential income for careers in these fields.
Humanities is an important part of the Liberal Arts and Sciences. It covers various academic disciplines, realms of knowledge, ways of knowing, and understanding the world. When students study the Liberal Arts and Sciences, they learn more than just basic and core academic skills. They become curious about the world and other cultures and learn to see things from different points of view. These classes teach you how to critically evaluate information and develop a flexible mindset. The skills and characteristics of a well-rounded individual are not only extremely valuable to employers but are central to the healthy functioning of democracy as well. The humanities provide an excellent and permanent foundation for all of our future professional, academic, and personal goals.
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