What Are the Benefits of Having a Liberal Arts Degree?
Many people are returning to school to acquire new skills. While some are pursuing degrees in practical majors such as nursing, there are arguments for receiving a liberal arts degree.
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Transferable Skills
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According to QuintCareers.com, most people average five to seven careers in their lifetimes. Degrees in the liberal arts teach people critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, which are useful in many jobs.
Cross-Cultural Training
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Many liberal arts majors also learn a foreign language. Besides acquiring the ability to speak another language, these courses develop cross-cultural awareness, a desirable skill in today's global marketplace.
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Workforce Skills
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Developing communication skills is a fundamental component of a liberal arts education. It turns out that these are also the skills that are most sought out by employers.
Research Skills
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One of the by-products of a liberal arts education is the development of research skills. Not only are these skills key in careers like journalism or law, they're desirable for acceptance into graduate school.
Adaptability
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A liberal arts education teaches students to deal with ambiguity and to synthesize information. The skills required to bring these two skill sets together to form new conclusions are the basis of a liberal arts education.
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