A liberal arts degree provides the skills necessary to excel in fields like communication, digital marketing, content creation, and language services. By developing strong writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills, you can craft compelling messages, navigate diverse media landscapes, and bridge cultural gaps. Additionally, the broad cultural and historical insights gained through a liberal arts education enable you to create impactful content and strategies that resonate with varied audiences and shape cultural narratives.
A liberal arts degree blends creative expression with critical analysis, fostering key transferable skills essential for influencing culture and media, such as:
- Oral and Written Communication
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
- Critical Thinking
- Observation and Analysis
- Data Application and Practical Decision-Making
Related Interests
Interested in learning more about what you can do with a liberal arts degree?
Majors
Explore our degrees designed for those interested in influencing culture and media.
Studies linguistic structures, fluency, and cultural expression. Prepares students to engage in cross-cultural communication, translate cultural narratives, and create media content for diverse audiences worldwide.
Focuses on communication strategies, media relations, and public speaking. Prepares students to craft persuasive messages, manage media campaigns, and analyze the role of communication in shaping cultural narratives.
Explores global literature and cross-cultural texts. Equips students to analyze cultural narratives, compare media trends across societies, and influence storytelling that bridges diverse cultural contexts.
Develops skills in writing, analysis, and storytelling. Prepares students to craft compelling narratives, analyze media texts, and contribute to the cultural and creative industries as writers, editors, or content creators.
Studies linguistic structures, fluency, and cultural expression. Prepares students to engage in cross-cultural communication, translate cultural narratives, and create media content for diverse audiences worldwide.
Studies linguistic structures, fluency, and cultural expression. Prepares students to engage in cross-cultural communication, translate cultural narratives, and create media content for diverse audiences worldwide.
Examines global issues, cultural interactions, and international relations. Prepares students to analyze cross-cultural trends, contribute to global media projects, and influence cultural understanding through international storytelling.
Explores historical events, trends, and cultural movements. Equips students to understand the roots of societal change, inform media storytelling, and contribute to preserving and interpreting cultural heritage.
Analyzes global political systems and international relations. Prepares students to engage in diplomatic communication, create media narratives on geopolitical issues, and shape cultural perceptions of international events.
Studies linguistic structures, fluency, and cultural expression. Prepares students to engage in cross-cultural communication, translate cultural narratives, and create media content for diverse audiences worldwide.
Studies linguistic structures, fluency, and cultural expression. Prepares students to engage in cross-cultural communication, translate cultural narratives, and create media content for diverse audiences worldwide.
Studies linguistic structures, fluency, and cultural expression. Prepares students to engage in cross-cultural communication, translate cultural narratives, and create media content for diverse audiences worldwide.
Focuses on workforce dynamics, organizational behavior, and employment trends. Prepares students to influence workplace culture, create internal communication strategies, and shape narratives around work and society.
Studies human behavior, cognition, and motivation. Equips students to understand audience dynamics, influence media content creation, and analyze the psychological impact of cultural and media trends.
Studies linguistic structures, fluency, and cultural expression. Prepares students to engage in cross-cultural communication, translate cultural narratives, and create media content for diverse audiences worldwide.
Studies linguistic structures, fluency, and cultural expression. Prepares students to engage in cross-cultural communication, translate cultural narratives, and create media content for diverse audiences worldwide.
While this page shows many opportunities and examples of what our students and alumni have done related to this area of interest, this is not an exhaustive list of majors or experiences.
Out-of-Classroom Experiences
Internships
- Minnesota Women’s Press
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Crate and Barrel
- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
- Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
- Penn State Digital English Studio
- Barash Media
- Mid-State Literacy Council
- Penn State University Press
- Penn State University Libraries
Research Spotlights
Education Abroad Destinations
South Korea
France
England
Chile
Germany
Post-Graduation Opportunities
- Law school
- MBA
- Graduate school to study journalism, marketing, advertising, public relations, digital media and design, cultural studies, creative writing, film and television production, and sociology
- Journalist
- Travel Blogger
- Podcaster
- Influencer
- Digital Content Strategist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Entrepreneur
- Community Outreach Coordinator
- Social Media Manager
- Cultural Program Manager
- Language Services Specialist
- Nonprofit Communications Director
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Public Relations and Media Firms
- Digital Marketing and Advertising
- Education
- Government and Public Sector
- Media and Broadcasting
- Cultural Institutions and Museums
- Corporate Communications
- Health and Wellness
- Consulting Firms
- The New York Times
- National Public Radio
- Wieden+Kennedy
- BBC Media Action
- World Wildlife Fund
- Nike
- Cultural Services of the French Embassy
- HBO
- United Nations Communications
