Studies in the humanities, social sciences,
and sciences traditionally have been regarded as the best preparation
one could obtain for the professions. In today's world, professionals
are held to unprecedented standards of competence and behavior by the
public they serve. Employers expect college-educated individuals to control
the technical knowledge of their field, to possess strong written and
verbal communication skills, to be able to solve problems, to be flexible
team workers, and to be culturally aware. To ensure maximum development
of these capacities, Antioch University Midwest offers the Liberal Arts
major. The major is structured around:
(1) A general education core
encompassing seven broad areas of essential knowledge;
(2) dual concentrations
in English language arts and social studies.
The combination of breadth and depth
in two areas of specialization found in the Liberal Arts major prepares
students to meet the intellectual standards that society demands of professionals
in all areas. Coursework in the English language arts and social studies
concentrations also complies with the standards for teachers that were
established by the National Council of Teachers of English and the National
Council of Teachers of Social Studies and which are observed by the Ohio
Department of Education for licensing teachers.
