Liberal Studies

Liberal Studies is a unique program within University College—Mercer that provides students the opportunity for interdisciplinary studies in a small classroom settings. The program offers a broad range of courses in literature, history, philosophy, religion, the social sciences, and the arts. This interdisciplinary major in liberal studies is specifically designed for students who transfer to University College-Mercer with an Associates in Applied Science degree.

Transferring from

Mercer County Community College

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Potential Career Paths

Students receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies have a broad range of career possibilities. Employers hire Liberal Studies majors because they possess widely applicable skills that are transferable to the workplace. The most common career fields for Liberal Studies majors are Advertising/ Public Relations, Banking, Communications, Consulting, Education, Government, Human Resources, Law, Library and Information, Science, Marketing, Management, Publishing, and Technical Writing.

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