What can a college graduate do with a Liberal Arts Bachelor of Arts degree?
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a lot of employers just want you to have a degree so \n\nyou have one and you may be hired\n\nthese degrees are becoming more valued for the multifacited and broad knowledge possed by the individual with the liberal arts degree\n\nit's not a bad choice if you unsure what you want to do or if you plan on getting your masters degree in something
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In your case, it's one degree (a B.A. - bachelor of arts), because both degrees are Arts & Sciences degrees.  If you double majored in something like Spanish and Engineering, you could potentially get two degrees (a B.A. and a B.Sc. - bachelor of science).  Likewise, Spanish and Education could potentially result in a B.A. and a B.Ed.  \n\nBut in practice, it depends on the institution.  Some colleges only offer B.A.s, and others only award one degree even if two programs are completed.
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Go for a degree in business studies or tourism.
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If you're a math/science wizard, the answer is clearly no in terms of future career opportunities.\n\nStill, liberal arts colleges really do provide you with a solid background in humanities and social sciences (and the arts if you choose).  Many liberal arts degrees can be used in multiple fields and are often less static (and to some degree, restricting) than a B.S.  Of course, liberal arts colleges work best when they're fairly small (less than 2,000) and thus provide for much better one-on-one interaction with professors (which is the crown jewel of any liberal arts education).\n\nOf course, I might be a bit biased since I'm attending a small liberal arts college myself.  I will warn you that liberal arts people are often sort of out-of-touch with reality and have a detrimental irrational fear of numbers and the sciences.  They really, really love drama (both the stage kind and the gossip kind).  As engineering majors rightly accuse them, they often pursue impractical and not all that contributive (to society or themselves) majors and careers.  Engineering majors, at least from my experience, often are more pragmatic, less dramatic, and a bit more sane.  I find them to be more fun to hang out with on a weekend but that's probably just me.
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Many people are.  I know I was, years ago.  You may want to start with a liberal arts program at a local community college. When you find something that interests you can major in that subject and then transfer to a four-year school.  \n\nYou get the same diploma as the people that went there for all four (or more!) years, but don't waste all that money trying to figure out what you'd like to do. I tried it both ways and this is definitely the way to go, especially if you're paying for college yourself.\n\nGood Luck.
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as far as best paid jobs bussiness and pre-med are the way to go (pre-law is up there but not as high as you would expect) but the highest paid college graduates are not nesecarily bussiness majors but ones with general liberal arts degrees, but here's the thing if what you're studying makes you hate yourself all the money in the world can't buy that back, if you're miserable when you take bio, but Com classes make you come alive, do that instead, another interesting point is, a very low percentage of grads go into their major, (I think it's around 30% but possibly less) I'm a poli sci major and I recently met a grad of the poli sci department at my school (a fairly prestigious university) working as a director at a Christian summer camp
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The type of degree you have is often irrelevant to your career path.  What is most important is that you have studied to that level and shown what you are capable of.  I took a degree in English and Archaeology but I now work in the public sector promoting languages and cultural skills!
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It's EXTREMELY important to get a college degree if you want a decent job.  Today's job market is much more competitive than it has *ever* been.  Today, bachelor's degrees are the *standard* (whereas a generation ago, a high school diploma was) for a *decent* job.  For anything beyond a decent job (and by decent, I mean simply steady employment with enough pay to *just* get by), you'll need an advanced degree.
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Check out the link below.  Common industries for people with Education degrees include educational publishing, corporate training and counseling.  You might want to consider adult education as well (it's nice to teach people who are in class voluntarily).
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I've been thinking about other things that i can do to fall back on and two majors that stand out to me is liberal studies and women studies. they both have many things that you can do with either degree and for the moment you don't have to use it right away so i think that they can be good. personally I've chosen many different things to fall back on that i want to go to school for like event planning, interior design and different languages to go along with my teaching degree. it's all about options. look around and choose a degree that you will enjoy and that in being a stay-at-home-mom can do to help your children. when you are at home you can work from there doing interior design or event planning by having your own business. you can go to school for teaching as you will be teaching your children in some way shape or form even if they go to school. like i said, think of something you enjoy and then find out from a counselor if you can major in it or something similar. good luck and have fun!
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At my high school we didn't have majors, and I still got into University. There are some specific requirements for certain art programs though. You have to have taken some art history courses and have a portfolio with some samples of your own original artwork. Aside from the specifics, you need good grades and recommendations from teachers. A recommendation from an art teacher or artist would be even better.
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Nooooooo, with some disclaimer....  If you intend on working for someone else, in a job that REQUIRES an MBA or Phd or whatever, then, yeah, you might think of doing something else.\n\nBut a Liberal Arts education is an excellent start to a wonderful, well rounded life.  If your goals don't entail that particular degree as, say, a requirement for employment or advancement, there's nothing that says you can't learn what you need in real life, or just by furthering your formal education.
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Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts\nThe difference is, you take mostly the same classes for your major, but you have to take other classes to qualify for the degree.  For BA, you need foreign language, for BS more computer science (like 1-2 classes, not much) and math.  And the other guy was right, it does depend on the school.
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My brother got a degree in that area and never used it for that purpose - however - he has a good job.  A college degree and what you do with it is what you make out of it.\n\nGood Luck!!!
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My University has mentors that you can ask for in your field of service.  I suggest finding this mentorship program and request a person w/that degree.  They'll help you out with the different options.  Also, what in fine arts are you concentrating on?  Painting, Dance, photography, drama, art history?  There's always work for teachers in these areas.
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A college degree is a certification of completing a course of advanced study in a particular field. Like a high school diploma says that you've completed your grade school education and know your stuff, a college degree says that you've taken advanced classes and know a particular field.\n\nYour particular field is called your major, and most of your classes are in this major. You will also take some general curriculum of writing, math, etc. If you choose to spend some of your elective classes towards another field, you may be able to get a minor. Probably a better word for "major" is "concentration", which is what Harvard calls it: you concentrate on that field, although you will take classes in other fields.
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What Can You Do With a Music Degree?\nIt is not unusual for parents to encourage their children to take up a musical instrument--to become a member of the church choir, the school band, or a youth orchestra. The benefits are many--individual growth and discipline, learning to work with others, general familiarity with musical arts and cultures. Often, when a youngster starts showing talent, the family responds by investing a significant amount of time, energy, and money in lessons, transportation, music, and instruments. There can be strong family pride in the results.\n\nThen, somewhere along the line, the young musician begins to realize that music performance has become the primary focus of his or her life. The subject of going to a music school comes up, and one of two things happens: Either the family is immediately supportive, or there is a period of adjustment while the parents figure out what such a choice might mean for their children's future (and for their own). After all, what is going to happen if their young musician graduates, and can't make a living as a performer? \n\nParents (and students too) worry about these things. So, in this essay, we are going to dig into the issue of the practicality of a Bachelor of Music degree. There are two perspectives to consider. The first is an explanation of the nature of the degree, and how it compares with other types of undergraduate degrees in the job market. The second is a deeper look at the issue, highlighting the elements which give students pursuing a music degree a head start along life's journey.\n\nPart 1: Jobs, and The Degree\nPeabody students receive a bachelor's degree. Each year, thousands of young people graduate from colleges with bachelor's degrees. The assumption is that those holding such a degree are now educated enough to qualify for a better job, or to enter further academic training at the master's level. This is true, even if they majored in art history, philosophy, or (heaven help us) 18th century British Literature. The same parents who might be concerned about their kids getting a job with a music degree seem less worried about the number of available jobs for art historians. And, as we all know, the newspapers hardly ever list a job opening for a philosopher. (One assumes 18th cent. Brit. lit. majors will seek jobs as college professors, which--of course--requires another four or five years of schooling for a doctorate.)\n\nStill, these are worthy areas of study--if not for the daily practicality of the body of knowledge one gains, but for the maturity, dedication and focus required in the process of doing so. \n\nA Bachelor of Music degree is no different. Those who have earned the degree are able to apply for any job (music or otherwise) requiring a bachelor's degree. They are also qualified to apply for entrance to a master's program (in music or in another field). The difference is this: Those holding music degrees have the best background to work in the field--be it performance, teaching, or anything related to the industry. And this particular Bachelor's degree carries with it the double value of the Peabody Conservatory, and The Johns Hopkins University. In other words, for a young musician looking to the future, a bachelor of music degree does not close doors.\n\nIt opens them.