Why consider a certificate in liberal studies as part of your career preparation? Because according to a report from Forbes, today’s job market is rewarding applicants with demonstrated soft skills – communication, creative thinking, reasoning, teamwork, and problem-solving – which are integral to a liberal arts program. In fact, we like to think of them as essential skills, and the Certificate in Liberal Studies offers a flexible 15 credit framework in which to think critically, research thoroughly, and write effectively.
The Society for Human Resource Management reported a “Global Skills Shortage” with 83% of respondents reported as having trouble recruiting people with “innovation,” “creativity,” and the “ability to deal with complexity and ambiguity.” Regardless of your undergraduate major, pursuing a Certificate in Liberal Studies will allow you to develop critical thinking and analysis across the humanities and social sciences. Design your own five-course plan of study in a rich community of learners and distinguish yourself with the preparation needed to tackle complex, multi-faceted problems in any setting.
The Certificate in Liberal Studies requires 15 credit hours of coursework. The curriculum can be designed to fit each student's academic goals. Students may select from MALS courses or other graduate level courses in the humanities and social sciences, with the approval of the MALS director.
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