CLAS Majors
“It’s in Apple’s DNA that technology alone is not enough. That it’s technology married with liberal arts, married with the humanities, that yields us the result that makes our hearts sing.”
- Steven P. Jobs, iPad 2 Event, 2nd March 2011
STEM: Good Jobs Now and For the Future
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics workers play a key role in the sustained growth and stability of the U.S. economy, and are a critical component to helping the U.S. win the future.
- STEM: Good Jobs Now and For the Future
Ten Important Reasons to Include the Humanities in Your Preparation for a Scientific Career
In a significant measure, the diploma we receive at graduation defines and symbolizes who we are and what we are qualified to do. But its true value is derived from what we have put into our head and our heart. A broad knowledge that includes the essentials of the humanities is an important complement to our scientific training.
- Dan Albert, AAAS
Want Innovative Thinking? Hire from the Humanities
You can hire liberal arts graduates yourself, or you can pay through the nose for big consulting firms to hire them to do the thinking for you.
- Tony Golsby-Smith, Harvard Business Review
Your College Major May Not Be As Important As You Think
In recent years, research into the importance of choice of major has led to a surprising conclusion: it’s really not all that important.
- Zac Bissonnette, The New York Times
The Top 5 Skills/Qualities Employers Seek
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Initiative
Source: Job Outlook 2011, National Association of Colleges and Employers.
