Is a degree in Liberal Studies a good degree, especially if you want to teach?

Question

If so, what can you teach with this degree?

Also, what types of jobs can you get with this degree besides teaching?

I would most likely get a concentration in Social Science.

Answer 1

It's probably the best degree to get if you want to teach elementary education. (Like another poster stated, a specific subject degree is better if you want to teach above elementary school.) There aren't other jobs that specifically will request a liberal studies degree, but many employers require a bachelor's degree (any field) as a condition of employment. Being a college graduate will never hurt you on a job application.

Answer 2

To teach you need an education degree and Liberal Studies is not a good degree if you want to teach. You need a degree with a concentration in a real subject; English, Math, Science, etc. The types of jobs you can get with this degree are mainly those looking for someone with a degree, regardless what it is. The military comes to mind. About the only thing a Liberal Studies degree shows is that you can begin a project and follow it to completion, other than that is is mostly a stroke to your ego with no practical benefit.

Answer 3

I take a Liberal Arts major at my college; it is pretty good for teaching (I would like to be a teacher, too), but my advisor says that getting a Liberal Arts degree in Psychology is best! :)

Answer 4

it is good if you want to teach elementary. but if you want to teach jr or high school, you can minor in the subject you want to teach.