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Liberal Arts + You = Success

WHAT is a Liberal Arts Education?

A liberal—as opposed to narrow--arts education is the study of a broad range of subjects from anthropology to languages to mathematics and zoology that teaches students highly marketable skills and prepares them for a broad range of careers from investment banking to law--not to mention careers that don’t even exist yet.

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WHY choose a Liberal Arts major?

By studying the liberal arts, you “amplify” your career possibilities and leadership potential as you acquire analytical and critical thinking ability, develop creative approaches to problem solving and decision making, and engage in effective interpersonal communication.

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