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Jobs and Careers in the Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

The Difference Between a Job and a Career

A job is a task performed for pay. You doesn't require a great deal of thought, and is often almost mechanical. The work is almost always dull and has little advancement.

A career, on the other hand, is a road to advancement. Your have tasks, but you decide how to accomplish them. As you become more proficient, you receive more challenging tasks. A career requires creativity, critical thinking, and the ability to embrace diversity. You must deal with change, be able to communicate your ideas, and forge solutions to problems.

Our various programs assist you in gaining the expertise needed to be successful in the working world. Please take a moment to explore the documents below. You might be surprised how much your interests could pay off down the road!

Careers by Degree

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Communication
Early Childhood Development
English
Foreign Languages
History
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Human Development & Family Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
 
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