Philosophy Statement
Lewis College of Business is a historically Black college, independently founded by a self reliant African American woman in the parlor of her own home and with the help of her own children. Through hard work, determination, integrity, self-reliance, strong leadership, cultural awareness, creative thinking and problem solving, and the willingness to continually evolve intellectually and in response to the changing environment, the founder made Lewis a valuable living reality. These values together provide the foundation upon which this great institution stands and constitute the critical characteristics we aim to cultivate in all members of our community.
About the Liberal Arts Department
The Liberal Arts Department aims to cultivate in students the skills necessary to transfer to the four year college or university of their choice. Given that effective research and communication skills are essential in persistence through college graduation, the Liberal Arts curriculum is designed to prepare students to do well in these areas.
Students are encouraged throughout their tenure at Lewis College of Business to explore life and career interests/options, as well as consider major that will guide them toward those interests. Liberal Arts advisors assist students in this process and in identifying and selecting the next stop on their academic journey.
About Liberal Arts
A major in Liberal Arts opens the door to countless opportunities in education and employment. Liberal Arts majors acquire tools and abilities that are essential to succeeding in today’s workforce. For example, as a Liberal Arts major you will…
- Learn to think creatively
- Cultivate critical thinking and analytical skills
- Acquire effective oral and written communication skills
- Develop the ability to identify and solve problems, and
Learn how to work with a wide variety of people.
Depending upon your life goals and interests, you can go on to pursue degrees at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. levels. With additional training, Liberal Arts graduates have gone on to pursue advanced degrees and find employment as advertising executives, artists, auditors, bank managers, business owners, communications specialists, customer service representatives, editors, financial consultants, hotel managers, journalists, librarians, office administrators, paralegals, psychologists, research analysts, restaurant managers, retail managers, sales representatives, social workers, tax consultants, teachers, technical writers, underwriters, urban planners, writers, etc.
The decision is up to you. Just ask yourself—
“After all is said and done,
what contributions do I want to have made
to my family, my community, society,
and/or the world/human-kind?”
What you choose to do with a Liberal Arts major is completely up to you.
- Identify your life, academic, and occupational interests;
- Learn more about the educational and career possibilities that exist in your area of interest;
- Read about the skills and experience needed to pursue, obtain, and/or create employment in that area;
- Talk with people who do now what you would like to do in the future about how they did it; and
Set your goals and get on your path! |
