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Liberal Arts

The Liberal Arts curriculum is the foundation of education in the United States. Encompassing a broad array of versatile fields in the humanities, this interdisciplinary curriculum focuses on writing, research and critical thinking skills. Students pursuing a degree in literature, journalism, communications or history may begin their studies with liberal arts courses.
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4 out of 5 employers want students with broad liberal arts knowledge.

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Liberal Arts

Anthropology and Sociology
Archaeology
Communications
Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies
English
Foreign Language and Communication Media
Human Rights Studies
Linguistics
Literature
Peace and Conflict Studies
Philosophy
Psychology, Human Development, and Family Studies
Radio-Television/Journalism
Religious Studies
Urban Planning

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Top National Universities: #76
Location: Washington, DC
Enrollment: 14,311
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Top National Universities: #97
Location: Auburn, Alabama
Enrollment: 30,440
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Top National Universities: #321
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Enrollment: 16,327
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Top National Universities: #187
Location: Miami, Florida
Enrollment: 58,046
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Top National Universities: #153
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Enrollment: 30,985
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Top National Universities: #160
Location: Orlando, Florida
Enrollment: 68,571
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Top National Universities: #133
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Enrollment: 11,241
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Top National Universities: #112
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Enrollment: 31,683
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Top National Universities: #124
Location: Lawrence, Kansas
Enrollment: 27,690
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Top National Universities: #227
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Enrollment: 16,146
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Top National Universities: #118
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Enrollment: 34,795
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Top National Universities: #133
Location: Stockton, California
Enrollment: 6,493
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Top National Universities: #97
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Enrollment: 32,994
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