In the rapidly changing world of technology, information, and commerce in the twenty-first century, a Liberal Arts major offers both the knowledge of the ages and, simultaneously, the skills that transcend mere trends and fads.

Study in AddRan and get an education + a career by combining a major in the Liberal Arts with a minor in general business, education, communications, or another of TCU's fine professional programs. A combined course of study enables graduates to compete and to rise in the ever changing world of business.

See what some of our recent graduates advise:

“Do not be afraid of the road less traveled. Also, remember that you will always have the ability to learn and acquire skills, but only one chance to receive an education. Take advantage of the unique opportunities offered by the Humanities and Social Sciences and do not hesitate to take that one class that looks incredibly interesting, even if it may be difficult or only offered at 8 am.”

--Brian Estrada, Political Science 2002

“My advice for undergraduates: Liberal Arts are what you put into them. An 18 to 22-year-old is too young to be trying to make a career decision. Instead of trying to prepare for a specific career, I would tell them to stick their fingers in as many course work pies as they can, because you never know where you will end up and what little piece of knowledge will prove to be valuable. I know too many people who I graduated with that are not doing the jobs that they directed their educations toward. Maybe this is poor advice, but one thing I do know is that adaptability is the key to survival in this so-called Modern Economy. A wide-based educational experience makes you more valuable.”

--Steve Coder, Political Science 1994

“Humanities classes . . . have helped me receive a better understanding of how to deal with people from different cultural or ethnic backgrounds, such as those I am interviewing, and it has helped me understand the context with which I am writing stories. History, for instance, helped me understand quite a bit about the reasons why this country’s political system, which affects the laws that regulate business, is built the way that it is.”

--Amanda Bronstad, History 1997

“The world today is more connected than ever and one of the best things for an undergrad to learn is how to deal with and relate to persons who are from different backgrounds. Whether they are going into business, government, law, medicine, teaching or whatever, a broad liberal arts background can help them get a leg up on the competition . . . . I would challenge any aspiring undergrads to take a look at what they really want to do and what classes really interest them and then pursue that area.”

--Mike Gill, 1993, Political Science

“The dynamics of business and technology are changing so rapidly that it makes little sense to focus on areas that might well be obsolete in the near future. But companies, across the spectrum, will always value the ability to express oneself properly, to write well, to think critically, and to read between the lines. These attributes will become more valuable as they become less emphasized in secondary schools. Unless one is going into the hard sciences, nothing beats a basic liberal arts education. What must be emphasized more are the value of hard work and the development of a work ethic, which I think study in the humanities can foster."

--David Coffey, 1994 History

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