MAJOR

Liberal Arts and Sciences

Major

Overview

The liberal arts and sciences major is not just another term for “undecided.” On the contrary, declaring this major takes a lot of initiative and determination. If you are truly passionate about learning and want to spend your college years exploring new ideas rather than preparing for a specific career, you might consider majoring in liberal arts and sciences.

Most liberal arts courses include a great deal of reading, writing, and discussion, and classes tend to be small. You’ll gain the ability to reason critically, communicate effectively, and understand relationships across broad fields of knowledge.

Leaders Who Majored in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Angelique Albert

CEO,

Native Forward Scholars Fund

Jarrett Adams

Attorney,

The Innocence Project

Hasan McWhorter

Teacher,

The Met Sacramento High School

Dr. Cheryl Lentz

CEO and President,

The Lentz Leadership Institute LLC

Walter Murch

Film Editor / Sound Designer,

"Apocalypse Now," "Ghost," "Julia," "House of Cards"

Rahm Emanuel

Mayor,

City of Chicago

Eloy Ortiz Oakley

Chancellor,

The California Community Colleges