Overview

Liberal Studies majors at The City University of New York  take classes in a variety of subjects, including English, history, philosophy, music, math, and the social and natural sciences.

Through their coursework, students gain important content knowledge and have the opportunity to master the “soft skills” of writing, collaboration, critical thinking, and quantitative analysis—competencies highly sought after by employers. 

Our array of foundational and elective courses are anchored by a Liberal Studies Pro-Seminar, which introduces the major, and a Capstone experience, which showcases learning obtained in the program through an ePortfolio. Along the way, students also identify a core area of study: Literature and Communication, History and Global Studies, or Ethics and Quantitative Reasoning.

Career Prospects

• The BA in Liberal Studies equips students for careers in any number of fields, including education, law, communications and marketing, and the government and non-profit sectors. The degree also provides a strong foundation for further graduate study.

• Our program deliberately emphasizes sought-after competencies, recognizing the widespread demand among employers for graduates who can think critically, read and research carefully, communicate clearly, and write persuasively.