Liberal Arts

Career and Major Information
Functional Skills Acquired Through a Liberal Arts Education
Salary Information

 

The Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts at Walters State Community College is designed to transfer and meet the freshman and sophomore year requirements of a four-year bachelor’s degree.  Students will need to consult with a faculty advisor to select courses for a particular college or university.  The departmental link is: http://www.ws.edu/humanities/default.asp

 

Career and Major Information: 

 

A major in Liberal Arts prepares students to think critically with a broadened perspective of relationships in society and the world.  Communication skills and the ability to organize, assimilate, and present information are developed and enhanced.  The historical perspective that is acquired as a result of course requirements in this area enables students to better understand global interactions, and thus to make better decisions.  Students learn to self-teach through the development of analytical thinking.  Courses in history, psychology, sociology, political science, geography, economics, art, music, philosophy, and others areas are offered through colleges of Liberal Arts.  A liberal arts education is considered broad and extensive.

 

Functional Skills Acquired Through a Liberal Arts Education: 

 

Writing effectively

Speaking effectively

Problem-solving

Analyzing and evaluating ideas

Persuading others to accept ideas

Organizing time

Working independently

 

Salary Information:

 

Up-to-date national salary information is available through the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2004-2005 at: http://stats.bls.gov/oco/