Whether you’re exploring career paths or planning for graduate school, a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) degree prepares you to adapt, grow, and succeed. Learn about student outcomes and find resources to help you gain experience and prepare for what’s next.
Benefits of a Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree
A liberal arts and sciences degree isn’t just about what you study — it’s about how you learn to think. By developing in-demand, transferable skills, you’ll be prepared to navigate changing industries, seize new opportunities, and build a meaningful career.
Versatility
Our graduates build successful careers in business, communications, education, government, health care, law, and countless other fields. A CLAS education gives you the flexibility to pursue the path that’s right for you.
Career-Ready Skills
Employers value graduates who can think critically, collaborate, solve problems, and communicate effectively. A CLAS education builds these in-demand skills, preparing you for your first job and the opportunities that follow.
Lifelong Learning
A CLAS education prepares you to adapt to a changing workforce, pursue new opportunities, and grow throughout your career. You’ll build the skills and confidence to keep learning as your goals and career evolve.
Career Resources
From exploring career options to preparing for your next step, the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills provides CLAS students with the tools and support to build confidence and achieve their goals.
Get Career Coaching
Meet one-on-one with a career coach to discuss your career-related questions and goals. You can request a virtual or in-person coaching appointment at all campuses to discuss topics including career and major exploration, job and internship search, preparing for graduate school, resume and cover letter review, and more.
Find Jobs and Internships
12twenty is your go-to platform for job and internship listings, event and career fair details, employer information, and connecting with UConn’s Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills.
Explore Career and Affinity Communities
Career Communities and Affinity Communities are dedicated web pages that connect you with industry-specific information and resources. These pages feature success stories from students and alumni, upcoming events, job and internship opportunities, campus and professional organizations, and helpful guides to support your next steps.
Attend a Career Event
Connect with employers, sharpen your skills, and explore career paths through workshops, panels, and networking opportunities. View the Center’s events calendar.
Explore Graduate School
Thinking about graduate school? Explore programs and resources to help you plan your next academic journey. The Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Advising Office and Pre-Law Advising Office can guide you through course planning, test prep, and applications for each field.
Enroll in a Career Readiness Course
The Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills offers a Career Readiness course for undergraduates through HuskyCT. This asynchronous, self-guided course includes modules covering key areas of your career development, including job and internship search, interviewing, using LinkedIn, and searching applying for jobs.
Student Outcomes
Your liberal arts and sciences degree prepares you for endless possibilities. From business and health care to education and law, CLAS grads are thriving in careers they love.
Find out where our recent alumni land after graduation, including top employers, salaries, graduate school statistics, and more.