B.A. Classical Liberal Arts

In an increasingly competitive job market, simply graduating with a degree no longer makes one job applicant stand out from the next. However, a degree in classical liberal arts education does because it goes a step further to instill a critical thinking and creative problem-solving mindset in students. This mindset, along with the added benefit of data literacy and excellent communication skills gained from immersion in the arts and sciences, sets students up to interact both critically and creatively with challenges and opportunities in the workplace. That combination of creativity and critical thinking is an aspect that employers are looking for in applicants throughout every single industry.

The well-rounded and flexible individual that obtains a degree in classical liberal arts will be prepared to adapt to ever-changing industry and economy. Most graduates will have multiple careers and vocations in their lifetimes. Classical liberal arts graduates are adept at dealing with change as liberal arts education teaches students how to learn, adapt and solve problems, making them uniquely prepared for the challenges of the career world.

The primary difference between a classical liberal arts degree and other majors available at Concordia University, Nebraska is in the core requirements. In a traditional degree program, you will take a set of required core courses that provide the central knowledge, vocabulary, skills and research in that particular discipline. Often there are concentrations or options within the subject that provide you the opportunity to deeply master that one particular major.

In the classical liberal arts program, the focus is on mastering how to learn, rather than focusing on a specific subject area. With core courses in philosophy, research methods, history, critical thinking and so on, you first develop the skills you need to become a more proficient researcher and learner. You’ll also have the opportunity to study courses in a variety of disciplines that interest you in the social sciences, humanities or the natural and life sciences.
 

The classical liberal arts program at Concordia University, Nebraska is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to become better learners, free thinkers and communicators. There are many ways to design your classical liberal arts program to make it fit your individual research interests and goals. 

Classical liberal arts is a rigorous but rewarding program. If you’re interested in focusing on learning how to better learn, sharpening your skills in research and communication and becoming a more open, well-rounded thinker, then a degree in classical liberal arts from Concordia Nebraska may be the right choice for you. 
 

In the classical liberal arts, the goal is to instill in you the joy of learning for learning’s sake and to help you discover where your God-given talents are leading you in your future vocations. Through a classical liberal arts education at Concordia University, Nebraska, you will gain an enhanced ability to abstract deeper meaning from life, the self-awareness and empathy to have more meaningful communication with others and the ability to critically think and problem solve in ever-changing environments.