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Liberal Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (BALS)
degree provides the opportunity for students to plan and pursue broader
interdisciplinary programs than the normal major and minor, double major, or
interdisciplinary major allows. The program is designed for students who have
need and justification for developing their own undergraduate program within
their 124-credit minimum. Instead of pursuing a major in one of the existing
degree options of the College, a student in the BALS program will take a
sequence of courses consistent with his/her stated educational goal and which
will afford the student knowledge in some broad, interdisciplinary field. The
liberal studies major provides exposure to diverse ways of thinking about and
viewing the world: it sharpens critical thinking and analytical skills, hones
verbal and written fluency, and builds a broad foundation of knowledge.
The BALS is, as the name suggests, a Bachelor
of Arts degree for broad, but in-depth, studies of some combination of academic
subjects. The program may be used to increase the breadth of one's studies
in the arts, humanities, social sciences and science over what would be
possible with a traditional major and electives. Emphasis should be placed
on a general, well-rounded program of creative exploration even if the principal
objective is to structure one's curriculum in terms of a particular career.
It is the intention of the University that a student graduating with a BALS
degree should be well educated, capable of pursuing advanced studies in
a graduate school of his or her choice or capable of pursuing a satisfactory
career.
For more information, contact the University
Advisement Center, 102 Elliot Hall, 831-2518 or as-advise@udel.edu
Sample Job Titles
| Bachelor's Degree/Entry Level |
Further Education/Experience Often
Required |
| *assistant copy editor |
*instructor at college level |
| *news reporter |
*executive director, nonprofit organization |
| *grass roots lobbyist |
*literary program manager |
| *AmeriCorps participant |
*museum curator |
| *teacher |
*volunteer manager |
| *research assistant |
*lawyer |
Liberal Studies majors tend to find employment in those areas of an organization where skills in writing, training, events planning, public speaking, researching, interviewing, counseling and marketing are utilized.
Enhancing Employability
- Select electives that will give you some additional
knowledge: economics, marketing, leadership, computer training, etc.
- Take on leadership roles in extracurricular organizations.
- Participate in volunteer
opportunities, Internships, Field Experience
Placements and Alumni Mentor Network. and other
experiences to broaden your skill base and identify career options.
Some Employers of Liberal Studies Majors
| *publishers |
*public relations agencies |
*nonprofit organizations |
| *government |
*banks |
*universities |
Other Sources of Information
Advertising, Marketing, PR & Creative Jobs
www.adweek.com
Graduate School Information
www.udel.edu/CSC/gradschool.html
Resume posting and jobs in the United States
and around the world
www.bilingual-jobs.com
The Chronicle of Higher Education's Career Network
http://chonicle.com/jobs
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
USAJOBS (Federal Opportunities)
www.usajobs.gov
Visual Nation Arts Jobs Links
www.visualnation.com/
Resources for Finding Employment
Found at the Career Services Center's Career Library (first floor):
- Blue Hen Careers -- Internships, Part-time, Summer, and Full-time Jobs -- All in one place
- Careers in Focus - Business (CSE 85)
- Careers in Business (CSE 99)
- Opportunities in Public Relations Careers (CSE 229)
- Careers for Good Samaritans & Other Humanitarian Types (CSE 327)
- A Guide to Careers in Community Development (CSE 343)
- Fifty Legal Careers for Non-Lawyers (CSE 430)
- Careers in Focus - Law (CSE 432)
- Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors (CSE 556)
- Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates (CSE
559)
- Opportunities in Social Science Careers (CSE
572)
- Opportunities in Museum Careers (CSE 577)
- Careers for Scholars & Other Deep Thinkers
(CSE 645)
- Career Opportunities in the Nonprofit Sector (CSE 654)
- History Internship Book (EXR 47)
- www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html
CSC's Internet Resources
Further information including: Skills to Develop, Strategies
for Contacting Employers, Grad School Information and where to get assistance
is available in the CAREER LIBRARY located at 401 Academy Street.
Last updated: December 15, 2011 (CH)
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