ERIC Number: ED659482
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 119
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ISBN: 979-8-3836-7726-1
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A Qualitative Study on the Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education
Starlic T. Williams
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, University of St. Thomas (Houston)
There were many misconceptions about the utility and value of a liberal arts degree in today's culture, with some questioning its relevance in an increasingly specialized employment market (Olejarz, 2017). By conducting a qualitative study, researchers delved into the lived experiences of individuals who had undergone such an education, shedding light on its real-world benefits beyond academic knowledge. While some perceived liberal arts degrees as less directly applicable to certain professions, a qualitative study found that the abilities and perspectives gained from a liberal arts education improved occupational success (Appiah, 2015). Through conducting interviews with 10 participants, this study was able to discover patterns in the ways in which a liberal arts education influenced the graduates' professional accomplishments and workplace adaptability. The primary questions addressed by this research study were: What role does a liberal arts education play on the post-graduate success of baccalaureate graduates? What are the post-graduate returns on investment of a liberal arts education for baccalaureate graduates? What are the suggestions of baccalaureate graduates on how a liberal arts education can be leveraged to maximize post-graduate success and returns on investment? Six themes emerged as a direct result on participants obtaining a liberal arts degree. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Liberal Arts, Educational Benefits, Student Attitudes, Education Work Relationship, College Graduates, Attitudes, Bachelors Degrees, Success, Outcomes of Education
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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