A degree in the liberal arts is more valued in the job marketplace than ever. Companies and organizations of every type want people who can analyze data, work in creative teams, think critically, interpret messages and communicate ideas. They want contributors who can solve the kinds of problems that can’t be fixed with rote thinking. And that is exactly the kind of person that a degree in one of the liberal arts from UWA can help you become.
Turn your passion for reading, creating, writing, researching, human interaction into a professional path with management-level potential. Select from a broad-range of interests, and work closely with expert faculty.
And passion leads to extraordinary opportunities.
Liberal arts degrees provide a holistic and well-rounded education that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability. Rooted in the belief that knowledge transcends narrow boundaries, liberal arts degrees encompass a diverse array of disciplines. Graduates of liberal arts programs emerge with a deep appreciation for the complexities of the human experience and the world around them, equipping them not only with practical skills but also the ability to engage meaningfully in society, solve complex problems, and contribute to a more interconnected and culturally rich global landscape.
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The skills you’ll learn in the College of Liberal Arts — the ability to think critically, to solve complex problems, to communicate effectively — are growing in demand in almost every industry.
The University of West Alabama is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist and doctoral degrees.
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