Entrepreneur Article: How Humanities Degrees Cultivate Marketable Skills

In a recent article on Entrepreneur.com, writer Bennant Berger sets out to dispel the myth that a liberal arts degree is detrimental to a graduate’s job prospects. He demonstrates in just a few paragraphs how valuable the core skills of humanities—including writing, critical thinking, and creativity—are when applied in the business world.

Here are a few of our favorite quotes from the article:

“English majors and others in the liberal arts arena read, write, communicate, and critique — and then read and write some more. Their relationship with the written and spoken language is nuanced and informed. […] Whether writing decks, copy, white papers, business proposals or simple emails, professionals with the skills to communicate their ideas effectively go a long way in any workplace.”

“Humanity degrees, also called social sciences, are called that for a reason — they are the studies of human nature, thought, and creation. Knowing how people think, what the smartest minds have written and how groups behave provides valuable insight into teamwork and client interactions. What some call soft skills are actually key to professional success.”

Read the full article here: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/277828

We offer a variety of humanities courses to help you improve your professional skills. Registration for the fall semester is open, so don’t delay!

A College Refresher: A Sampling of the Humanities at CALA
Communicating Leadership and Power in Public Speaking
Improving Writing Skills
Extreme Professional Makeover: Communications Bootcamp
Writing on the Job
Feature Writing for Print and Digital Media
Brilliant Minds
Sharpening your Presentation and Speech Skills
Interviews and Profiles