In the College, you'll develop core competencies in our areas of study that are foundational to career success. But, don't take our word for it. Year after year, employers rank the skills learned through a liberal arts and sciences education as essential for career readiness. So, you can study what you love and gain the skills employers want most.
Skills that are in-demand
Reasoning
Ethical reasoning
Recognize ethical issues in settings or social contexts, consider, and act based on these reflections.
Critical thinking
Determine and respond to needs based upon an understanding of context and analysis of information.
Problem solving
Design, evaluate, and implement a workable strategy to achieve a goal or overcome a challenge.
Teamwork
Leadership
Identify and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals.
Communication
Exchange information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and outside of an organization.
Collaboration
Cultivate relationships to work toward common goals while appreciating diverse viewpoints.
Creativity
Digital literacy
Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.
Innovation
Generate unique ideas and make connections to establish elements in novel ways to create something new.
Self-learning
Set a foundation for life-long learning built on resilience and curiosity with an emphasis on navigating diverse settings.
Community
Equity + inclusion
Demonstrate the awareness and skills to equitably engage people from different local and global cultures.
Professional growth
Understand effective work habits, act in the interest of the larger workplace, and proactively develop oneself.
Engagement
Develop a consciousness about potential contributions and roles in the many communities one inhabits.