Newsroom More Offerings Find It Fast ABOUT ACADEMICS ADMISSION & AID ATHLETICS CAMPUS LIFE GIVE & ENGAGE VALUE OF THE LIBERAL ARTS THE BEST PATH TO BECOMING AN ENGAGED AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZEN What does it mean to be educated in the liberal arts? The term “liberal arts” is rooted in the Latin phrase for the abilities needed for people to be free. Nearly a century ago, the genius physicist Albert Einstein said a liberal arts education was not about “the learning of many facts but the training of the mind to think something that cannot be learned from textbooks.” In more modern terms, a liberal arts degree is “the hottest ticket” to some of the most interesting, well-paying careers in the country—including physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs and CEOs. Microsoft’s president says liberal arts majors are necessary for the future of tech. A liberal arts education teaches creativity, imagination, collaboration, communication, and analytic and interpersonal skills. Eckerd’s approach to the liberal arts is built around personalized mentoring, small classes and learning by doing, both inside the classroom and the community we live in. Liberal arts in the news News and opinions about liberal arts education MANY PATHS AND PURSUITS We provide students with both specialized ability in a chosen major and a foundation of knowledge that can be applied among many career paths and academic pursuits. Internships, jobs, research opportunities and community volunteer activities enable students to integrate theory and practice and help them to clarify their values and career choices. The Eckerd Edge enhances the classroom experience for all students through resources and programs, before and after graduation, that enrich learning and prepare them for what’s next. Eckerd students develop a love for learning, acquire an informed awareness of the major elements of their cultural heritage, explore various perspectives on the central concerns of human existence and assume increased responsibility for their own growth. Employers value the ability to solve problems, adapt to change, work across disciplines and collaborate with others. These are the tenets of the liberal arts education. It changes lives and changes the world. Our approach is based on a deep appreciation of interdisciplinary study, practical experience, community service and cross-cultural experiences. Student Outcomes Giving employers and grad schools what they want St. Petersburg, Florida 33711 800.456.9009 or 727.867.1166 Directory | Directions & Map Accessibility | Non-Discrimination Privacy | Report It