English (Applied Liberal Arts B.A.)
<p>Learn the narrative and stylistic techniques employed by classic writers of fiction and nonfiction in order to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Write at an advanced level</li>
<li>Distinguish between different periods in American and British literature</li>
<li>Interpret literature through the lenses of class, race, gender, and historical context</li>
<li>Thoughtfully criticize works of literature</li>
<li>Imaginatively inhabit the perspectives of others</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition to courses in British, American, and World literature, the curriculum requires four additional English electives, as well as two writing courses.</p>
<p>The English concentration builds upon skills that are first introduced in the College Writing and Literary Works core requirements. Honing these technical skills and developing a strong base in the English language will allow you to translate those skills into any future discipline.</p>
Journalist
Speech Writer
Grant Writer
Development Officer
Research Analyst
Copy Editor
Copywriter
Public Relations Officer
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History (Applied Liberal Arts B.A.)
<p>Our curriculum encompasses European, American, pre-modern, and non-Western history. As critical thinkers, students apply tools and concepts of historical inquiry and communicate research results clearly and effectively.</p>
<p>Major requirements:</p>
<ul>
<li>Modern History I</li>
<li>Modern History II</li>
<li>Two American History courses</li>
<li>One Pre-Modern History course</li>
<li>One Asian, African, Latin American, or Middle Eastern History course</li>
<li>Four History electives</li>
</ul>
<p>Deepen your understanding of the present through an immersion in the events and cultures of the past. Our curriculum encompasses European, American, Latin American, African, Middle Eastern, and Asian history ranging from premodernity to the present day.</p>
Educator in Elementary and Secondary Schools
Researcher in Historical Organizations
Archivist
Records Manager
Law Student
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Interdisciplinary Studies (Applied Liberal Arts B.A.)
<p>This flexible program allows you to choose courses in consultation with your advisor. You’ll graduate with a comprehensive, multifaceted understanding of our contemporary times and be prepared to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Address a variety of research problems using an interdisciplinary approach</li>
<li>Design research projects that respect the ethical boundaries inherent in the study of humans</li>
<li>Communicate effectively in writing and orally</li>
<li>Collaborate meaningfully with your peers and faculty</li>
</ul>
<p>Critically examine our rapidly changing society through this dynamic program. In the Interdisciplinary Studies concentration, you will work with your academic advisor to design a course of study that allows you to draw upon the other disciplines within the ALA major. </p>
Teacher
Marketing Manager
Education Administrator
Human Resource Associate
Development Officer
Residential Counselor
Social Work Student
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Philosophy (Applied Liberal Arts B.A.)
<p>This major is ideal for students who seek to understand the world around them at its deepest level. You'll learn to address fundamental questions about knowledge, goodness, and the nature of human experience in a clear, systematic fashion. With a curriculum anchored in the great works of antiquity and the Enlightenment, this program introduces students to the major fields of philosophical inquiry including political philosophy, the philosophy of religion, and the philosophy of science.</p>
<p>Who are we, and why are we here? What is the nature of knowledge, truth, and justice? This concentration explores these and other enduring questions that form the basis of our shared humanity while sharpening your critical thinking and analytical skills in the process.</p>
Paralegal
Nonprofit Administrator
Journalist
Writer
Educator
Law Student
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Political Science (Applied Liberal Arts B.A.)
<p>Students graduate from this major with a strong grasp of the intricacies of political life, able to analyze political processes and institutions from a variety of theoretical perspectives.</p>
<p>Requirements:</p>
<ul>
<li>Fundamental Concepts of Politics</li>
<li>Social and Political Philosophy</li>
<li>Comparative Politics</li>
<li>International Relations</li>
<li>Research Methods for the Social Sciences</li>
<li>Gender Politics</li>
<li>Law and Morality</li>
<li>Two courses in American Politics</li>
<li>Two upper-level Political Science and/or Law electives</li>
</ul>
<p>Explore the concepts underpinning the U.S. political system before broadening and applying that knowledge to politics as a whole. You'll be exposed to other forms of political systems found throughout the world while honing your analytical and communications skills.</p>
Public Policy
Campaign Worker
City Manager
Lobbyist
Foreign Service
Office Paralegal
Law Student
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Sociology (Applied Liberal Arts B.A.)
<p>This program will introduce you to classical and contemporary sociological theories and challenge you to apply these theories in evaluating social phenomena. By the time you graduate, you’ll have a firm grasp on the complexities of behavior and interaction in modern societies.</p>
<p>Requirements:</p>
<ul>
<li>Introductory Sociology</li>
<li>Sociological Theories</li>
<li>Research Methods for the Social Sciences</li>
<li>Qualitative Methods</li>
<li>Class, Power, and Social Change</li>
<li>Three upper-level Sociology courses</li>
<li>Two upper-level Political Science and/or Psychology electives</li>
</ul>
<p>Develop the skills necessary to apply a sociological lens to everyday life in addition to scholarly research. You will learn to analyze and critique social, structural, and cultural factors that influence those experiences with a particular focus on using these skills for the betterment of the human condition.</p>
Social Worker
Student Criminologist
High School Teacher
Policy Analyst
Demographer
Survey Researcher
Statistician
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Sustainability (Applied Liberal Arts B.A.)
<p>This program will introduce you to classical and contemporary sociological theories and challenge you to apply these theories in evaluating social phenomena. By the time you graduate, you’ll have a firm grasp on the complexities of behavior and interaction in modern societies.</p>
<p>Requirements:</p>
<ul>
<li>Introductory Sociology</li>
<li>Sociological Theories</li>
<li>Research Methods for the Social Sciences</li>
<li>Qualitative Methods</li>
<li>Class, Power, and Social Change</li>
<li>Three upper-level Sociology courses</li>
<li>Two upper-level Political Science and/or Psychology electives</li>
</ul>
<p>The field of sustainability is, at its core, interdisciplinary, requiring skills and a deep understanding of the scientific, political, and cultural aspects of the world's environmental challenges, as well as the tools and creativity necessary to envision and implement paths to sustainable and equitable solutions. <br>
</p>
Social Worker
Student Criminologist
High School Teacher
Policy Analyst
Demographer
Survey Researcher
Statistician
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