Master of Arts in Liberal Studies

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Video Introduction from
Dr. James Pappas

Dean of the
College of Liberal Studies

6:46 video

MA Career Areas

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies is an interdisciplinary degree for adult students. The program is based upon the assumption that adult students are self-directed learners with a high degree of self-discipline and prior knowledge gained outside the classroom. The program focuses on creating graduates, who are broadly educated, ready to engage in the responsibilities and duties of active citizenship, effective critical thinkers, and who are adaptable to the changing demands of their workplace and society. The Liberal Studies degree program also emphasizes individual development, communication skills, writing, problem solving, community service, and interdisciplinary study in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.

Career Areas Where Liberal Studies Graduates Have Worked

Business Owner	Museum Administrator
Business Consultant	Development Officer
Banking Administrator	Intelligence Specialist
Corporate Administrator	Lobbyist
Federal Agency Administratior	Media Specialist
Human Resource Manager	Program Coordinator
Public Relations Representative	Public Information Officer
Military Officer	Public Policy Analyst
Hospital Administrator	Business Administrator
Nonprofit Administrator	Educator
Biographer	Health Care Administrator
Copy Writer	Office Manager
Education Administrator	State Agency Administrator
Journalist	Theologian
Literary Agent	Public Administrator
Script Writer	Museum Registrar
Cataloger	Archivist
Museum Curator	Museum Staff Director
Secondary Teacher	Corporate Trainer

Related Skills

Critical analysis of complex events, situations and ideas
Logical reasoning
Problem solving and decision-making
Analysis of cause and effect
Critical understanding and creative thinking
Understanding the perspectives of diverse cultures
Critical listening
Organization
Planning research projects
Writing reports and presenting conclusions
Clear and persuasive oral communication

Hiring Institutions

Air, Bus and Rail Lines	Labor Unions
Archives	Academic Periodicals
Art Galleries	Libraries
Banks and Financial Institutions	Magazines
Business Corporations	Museums
Colleges and Universities	Newspapers
Consulting Firms	Public Relation Firms
Educational Institutions	Public and Private Schools
Film Companies	Publishing Companies
Foundations	Radio/Television Stations
Government Agencies	Religious Institutions
Historical Societies	Research Institutions
Import/Export Companies	Social Service Agencies
International Organizations	Travel Agencies