Why Study the Arts and Sciences?
Science and scientific learning are not complete without the arts.
After all, advances in scientific discovery and innovation don’t often happen through critical thinking alone. Studies have shown that collaboration and creativity contribute to better investigative and problem-solving approaches (Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, 2019).
We’re quickly approaching a new era, where STEAM methods (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) encourage collaborations between the arts and sciences, leading to larger-scale investment and smaller scale innovation.
Earning a degree within the arts and sciences provides you with the skills necessary to succeed in this new era. You’ll develop life skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, adaptability, initiative, verbal communication and leadership which will prepare you for the fast-paced and diverse work environments of today and the future.
You’ll develop context: historical, economic, esthetic, literary, political, sociological, geographical and scientific — perspectives that are crucial for making sense of and mastering life in our ever-changing world.
And you’ll be just as successful, if not more so, than your peers who choose to study the STEM fields alone. Studies show that by age 40, the average salaries of all college graduates were within 10% of each other, regardless of college major (United States Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2018). Add to that the fact that midcareer salaries — which tend to be highest in management and business occupations — are more likely occupied by students with arts and humanities majors, and you can see the value in a liberal arts education.
So, take advantage of the opportunity to explore, discover and find your fascination from 80+ majors and 100+ minors, all within an inclusive community that blends academic boundaries to meet some of the most pressing issues of society today.
