The goal of a liberal studies major is to train students to develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving, and to imbue critical thinking with ethical thought.

Occupational opportunities include:

• banking or retail management
• buyer
• claims adjuster
• underwriter
• college/university admission counselor
• convention/meeting planner
• development officer/fundraiser
• human resources professional
• insurance agent
• intelligence officer/analyst
• public relations specialist
• sales representative
• teacher
• writer