How does a liberal arts education differ from a 'regular' education? What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S.? How much does either degree matter in the states?
2006-07-31 06:16:18 · 3 answers · asked by peacenquiet22 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
A Liberal Arts degree is a degree in a major that is not:
1. Science
2. Engineering
3. Fine Arts
4. Social Sciences.
5. Business
It includes majors in literature, history, languages, philosophy, religious studies, communications, etc.
2006-07-31 06:25:31 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A liberal arts education is a 'regular education.' There isnt a difference. However, it is said that people who graduate with B.S. degrees are more applicable for jobs coming out of college than people with B.A. degrees.
I graduated from college with a B.A. in American Studies but, I am in grad school. I knew that I wouldnt have been able to get a job with my major straight out of college. I majored in what I loved and as a result I did well.
However, these days it really doesnt matter what you come out of college with. Most companies want you to have a grad degree. (Some will even pay for it)
So you should get a degree in what you want and you will do well because you love it. Dont worry about the letters.
2006-07-31 14:49:11 · answer #2 · answered by msadvicegiver 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to a liberal arts college and we were taught that a liberal arts education was one that was well-rounded. We didn't just take classes in our major, we also took classes in every other discipline as well. A B.A. is a Bachelor of Arts degree and a B.S. is a Bachelor of Science degree. A B.S. would be more thorough and focused on a specific subject.
2006-07-31 14:48:18 · answer #3 · answered by Reverie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋