![]() | Why Study the Liberal Arts and Sciences? A major in the liberal Arts and Sciences will give you the fundamental skills and attributes that every employer desires, including the ability to think critically and make informed decisions. These skills and attributes are:
These skills and attributes in combination with the Elon Experiences - study abroad, internships, service learning, leadership and research - will help you to get a job and most importantly to be a good citizen. A liberal education is a philosophy of education that empowers individuals, liberates the mind, cultivates intellectual judgment, and fosters ethical and social responsibility. A liberal education prepares all students for a world of complexity, diversity and change ( AACU). Liberal Learning - Association of American Colleges and Universities Elon University maintains a special identify as a comprehensive university that centers the curriculum on the liberal arts and sciences. Because all students must successfully complete at least 58 hours in the liberal arts and sciences through their four years as undergraduates, those who choose majors in the professional schools (Business, Communications, Education) are considered dual citizens in Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences. At Elon, the arts and sciences are at the core of all majors. The schematic below provides an overview of the Elon curriculum. All students must complete:
The Elon curriculum guarantees breadth and depth.
When it comes to internships, Elon's arts and sciences students have many choices. Here are just a few examples of recent internship sites:
The White House After graduation, arts and sciences alums start their careers in a variety of exciting fields with positions like these:
Civil engineer Many Elon alumni choose to continue their studies in graduate schools all over the world. Here are just a few examples:
The College of William and Mary |