My liberal arts education has given me an ever increasing appreciation for the diversity of the world, as well as for the things that unite us all, no matter where we are from.” -Erin M. Liberal Arts (Interdisciplinary) Major , Graduate 2013 Our major differs from other majors only in that students have a broader scope of courses and academic experiences to choose from than do students who major in a specific Liberal Arts discipline. The Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Major allows the student an in-depth exploration of culture, society, and the human condition drawing from the seventeen disciplines within the College of Liberal Arts. There are no concentrations. Students create their own unique plan of study based on their personal interests within the College of Liberal Arts. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts. Students at a distance or those considering returning to complete their degree can also study I-LA online through CSU OnlinePlus (Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Online). Students establish a broad intellectual comfort zone and engage with the complexity of the human condition in the following ways: analyze and interpret a diverse array of issues, behaviors, and perspectives from an interdisciplinary viewpoint study history of conflictive and harmonious societies to understand how they have functioned successfully and unsuccessfully engage in complex writing and research to enhance invention abilities, communication, and understanding of the needs and expectations of diverse audiences study diverse perspectives and cultures to understand alternative methods and ideas for living and problem solving

Another way to help locate a possible career field is to consider your main topic of study through a course cluster. If you find a cluster of courses that suits your interests well, whether one of the online examples or one of your own invention, consider how that focus applies on the job market. The theme of your cluster can help guide you toward a career field that will allow you to pursue your passions beyond graduation. Below are just some of the career fields that current Liberal Arts Interdisciplinary Major graduates have entered. Consider how these (and others) may apply to your skills and area of interest: Public Relations Event Planning Education-Teaching/ Tutoring Education-Curriculum Design Education-Administration Education-Advising/Counseling Management Human Resources Marketing/Sales Government/ Politics Law Mass Media Copywriter Editor Technical Writer Speech Writer Journalism/ Blogger Publishing Advertising Entertainment & the Arts Artistic Production/Design City Planning Non-profit organizations Social/ Community Program Manager Lobbyist Activist Fundraising Labor Negotiator Entrepreneurship Museum Curator, Archivist, or Technician Interpreter/ Translator Market Research Analyst Statistician Health Services Manager Hotel Management