About Arts and Sciences

Value of a Liberal Arts and Sciences Education

Whether majoring in theology, history, graphic design or computer science, a liberal arts and sciences education helps build the skills employers need, including:

• Empathy
• Creativity
• Flexibility
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Analytical skills

Our students are prepared to consider issues from multiple perspectives, making them well-rounded individuals and valuable members of any team. Our Magis Core Curriculum ensures that all students gain a common set of abilities, in addition to knowledge in their field of study.

A liberal arts and sciences degree provides value by preparing students for careers that may not even exist yet – careers for a world where industries expand and contract quickly as technology develops at a breakneck pace. Creighton College of Arts and Sciences prepares students for a life well lived and full of opportunities, no matter what path they choose.

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• 76 percent of liberal arts graduates rated their college experience highly for preparing them for their first job¹
• One in three Fortune 500 CEOs has a liberal arts degree²
• 74 percent of CEOs surveyed recommended a liberal arts education for the 21st century³
• Creighton College of Arts and Sciences graduates report a 99 percent success rate within six months after graduation (working, in graduate school, or volunteering).
• Employers report that the number one skill they look for in applicants is the ability to communicate, a key part of the liberal arts curriculum.⁴

¹The Annapolis Group, 2011
²Why Businesses Prefer a Liberal Arts Education, Mark Koba, CNBC.com, https://www.cnbc.com/id/100642178
³Dan Schawbel, Millennial Group 2012 Survey, "Survey on Millennial Hiring Highlights the Power of Liberal Arts"
⁴“Why Top Tech CEOs Want Employees With Liberal Arts Degrees”, Fast Company, 2014