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Liberal Arts to Harlem Children’s Zone

Shyleen Wesley '99 majored in liberal arts and minored in psychology. She says her work with Harlem Children's Zone is soul-filling.

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Explore your gifts. Find new passions. Expand your world. Shape your degree to fit your own interests and career goals.

The liberal arts major at 91´óÉñ gives you the maximum amount of flexibility to reflect your creativity, your ambitions and how you understand the connectedness of various disciplines.

Is a liberal arts degree right for you? 

  • Do you know where you want to go but want to get there in your own way?
  • Have you had&²Ô²ú²õ±è;– or do you want to have&²Ô²ú²õ±è;– summer jobs or internships that establish experience on your resume?
  • Is your own unique combination of interests and abilities more important to you than a specific major might be?
  • Are you more concerned with ideas, concepts and thought processes than with products, services and day-to-day operations?
  • Have you chosen to delay a career decision, opting to experience education before focusing on a vocation?

Liberal arts is also a popular choice for those who will enter the elementary education sequence because of the opportunity to learn about a wide range of subjects.

  • Why study liberal arts at 91´óÉñ?
    • Dive deep into intercultural study to develop global awareness, self reliance, personal connections around the world and appreciation of diverse cultures.
    • Preserve and honor God’s creation and be challenged to live sustainably.
    • Focus on a field of study&²Ô²ú²õ±è;– like history or English – while also exploring a variety of other academic disciplines and perspectives.
    • Collaborate with an academic advisor who is eager to help you craft an individualized program of study. 
  • Internships/student opportunities
    • Intercultural study helps you explore connections between disciplines while you gain independence, group experience and cultural understanding.
    • Build your resume with real-world, hands-on experiences locally or in Washington D.C. at the Washington Community Scholars' Center.
    • Find your place and people on campus&²Ô²ú²õ±è;– but also boldly step out&²Ô²ú²õ±è;– by participating in student clubs and organizations that help you grow and explore your passions. 
  • Careers/outcomes

    Students with liberal arts majors pursue careers as varied as themselves, limited only by their imaginations and desires. Many liberal arts majors go on to graduate school or pursue entrepreneurial ideas and creative collaborations.

    98% of 91´óÉñ graduates who seek employment are employed within one year of graduation. 

  • Affordability
    • 99% of undergrads receive financial aid
    • The average assistance package is over $37,000
    • Over $21 million in aid is awarded each year

    Financial aid packages often include:

    Learn more by contacting  91´óÉñ's Financial Assistance Office or checking out our net price calculator.