Career Profiles: Liberal Studies
CSULB Department of Liberal Studies
Students interested in the field of Liberal Studies are granted the opportunity to satisfy the undergraduate academic requirements for the California Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential )designed for teaching in a self-contained classroom, primarily kindergarten through sixth grade). The Liberal Studies major is the study of liberal arts education in which it equips students with the knowledge of academic subjects such as: Mathematics, Literature, and Social Physical Sciences so that they have the ability to be competent educators. Individuals in this field possess strong active listening, writing, critical thinking and speaking skills. Liberal studies is also the area of choice for the undergraduate individuals who seek rich, non-specialized, multidisciplinary course of studies as a foundation for a wide range of academic and career opportunities.
Career Possibilities:
Additional experience and/or education may be required
- Administrative Assistant
- Archeologist
- Bilingual Teacher
- Curriculum Coordinator
- Elementary and Middle School Teacher
- Employment Interviewer
- Environmental Science Teacher
- Human Resource Manager
- Interpreter
- Journalist
- Law Teacher
- Program Facilitator
- Psychology Teacher
- Public Relations Agent
- School Psychologist
- Special Education Teacher
- Writer
Where Employed:
- Banks
- Colleges and universities
- Court and correctional institutions
- Finance companies
- Government Agencies
- Hospitals
- Hotels and resorts
- Insurance companies
- Law Firms
- Non-profit organizations
- Public and private schools
- Public relations firms
- Publishing companies
- Radio/TV industry
Career Research Resources:
- Career exploration, exclusive jobs & internships for CSULB students can be found on CareerLINK
- Guide to career information on Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Career exploration and job analysis - O*Net Online
CSULB College and Department Links:
- College website: College of Education
- Academic Advising: Undergraduate Advising Resources
- CSULB Degrees & Options: Colleges & Departments
