Choosing a major in humanities provides you with a well-rounded education, as well as the flexibility to select from a variety of career opportunities. The humanities degree is a program that exposes students to a variety of subjects including philosophy, English, and foreign languages.
Students then select electives based on individual interests and career objectives.
However, unlike majors that may provide preparation for a particular occupation, the responsibility for choosing a career direction rests solely with each humanities graduate. Only when you know what you want from this degree can you begin to arm yourself with the experience and qualifications necessary to prepare yourself for employment. For example, if your goal is a career in management, you might take some business courses, join the student business organization Phi Beta Lambda, and work as an assistant manager while in school. Obviously, you would prepare quite differently for a career in publishing. Employers are increasingly recognizing the special skills of the humanities graduate.