Humanities ? Jobs what

Humanities ? Jobs… what When I was choosing my major I figured I should major in something that would help me land a job. I was pretty short-sighted and didnt quite understand what that meant but I figured there were some majors that either didnt get jobs or that got very low-paying jobs. I ultimately chose to get a degree in business with an emphasis in Computer Information Systems.  The only other alternative I seriously considered was an emphasis in accounting, but I had ZERO intention of going that route. Armed with my BA in CIS I was ready to meet the professional world.  Of course, I had an education complex so I eventually got my MBA also, and was sure I was on the path to serious job security!! I would look at other majors, namely humanities, and think good luck, but seriously, didnt you realize you were putting yourself at a disadvantage? Yes, short-sighted, I know.  I realize different, now, but back then thats what I thought. Okay, thats a long intro for such a short point I recently came across an awesome, amazing blog for humanities majors. This is written by Scott Sprenger, the Associate Dean at BYU, and is called Humanities+ (or, Humanities Plus).  Heres the description on what the PLUS means: Humanities+ To provide ideas and resources for bridging the traditional humanities major to the professional work world. Which is different if you put the PLUS before Humanities, like this: +Humanities To provide students in business, social science, engineering, pre-law, etc., with reasons and strategies for enriching vocational training with skills provided by the Humanities. Summing it up: Whether its H+ or +H, the Humanities should play an important role in everybodys education. I LOVE that very clever, very thoughtful. Beyond that, though, Ive skimmed through a number of Scotts posts and they are very high-value for a Humanities type. Go check it out and Scott, excellent job! Humanities ? Jobs… what When I was choosing my major I figured I should major in something that would help me land a job. I was pretty short-sighted and didnt quite understand what that meant but I figured there were some majors that either didnt get jobs or that got very low-paying jobs. I ultimately chose to get a degree in business with an emphasis in Computer Information Systems.  The only other alternative I seriously considered was an emphasis in accounting, but I had ZERO intention of going that route. Armed with my BA in CIS I was ready to meet the professional world.  Of course, I had an education complex so I eventually got my MBA also, and was sure I was on the path to serious job security!! I would look at other majors, namely humanities, and think good luck, but seriously, didnt you realize you were putting yourself at a disadvantage? Yes, short-sighted, I know.  I realize different, now, but back then thats what I thought. Okay, thats a long intro for such a short point I recently came across an awesome, amazing blog for humanities majors. This is written by Scott Sprenger, the Associate Dean at BYU, and is called Humanities+ (or, Humanities Plus).  Heres the description on what the PLUS means: Humanities+ To provide ideas and resources for bridging the traditional humanities major to the professional work world. Which is different if you put the PLUS before Humanities, like this: +Humanities To provide students in business, social science, engineering, pre-law, etc., with reasons and strategies for enriching vocational training with skills provided by the Humanities. Summing it up: Whether its H+ or +H, the Humanities should play an important role in everybodys education. I LOVE that very clever, very thoughtful. Beyond that, though, Ive skimmed through a number of Scotts posts and they are very high-value for a Humanities type. Go check it out and Scott, excellent job! Humanities ? Jobs… what When I was choosing my major I figured I should major in something that would help me land a job. I was pretty short-sighted and didnt quite understand what that meant but I figured there were some majors that either didnt get jobs or that got very low-paying jobs. I ultimately chose to get a degree in business with an emphasis in Computer Information Systems.  The only other alternative I seriously considered was an emphasis in accounting, but I had ZERO intention of going that route. Armed with my BA in CIS I was ready to meet the professional world.  Of course, I had an education complex so I eventually got my MBA also, and was sure I was on the path to serious job security!! I would look at other majors, namely humanities, and think good luck, but seriously, didnt you realize you were putting yourself at a disadvantage? Yes, short-sighted, I know.  I realize different, now, but back then thats what I thought. Okay, thats a long intro for such a short point I recently came across an awesome, amazing blog for humanities majors. This is written by Scott Sprenger, the Associate Dean at BYU, and is called Humanities+ (or, Humanities Plus).  Heres the description on what the PLUS means: Humanities+ To provide ideas and resources for bridging the traditional humanities major to the professional work world. Which is different if you put the PLUS before Humanities, like this: +Humanities To provide students in business, social science, engineering, pre-law, etc., with reasons and strategies for enriching vocational training with skills provided by the Humanities. Summing it up: Whether its H+ or +H, the Humanities should play an important role in everybodys education. I LOVE that very clever, very thoughtful. Beyond that, though, Ive skimmed through a number of Scotts posts and they are very high-value for a Humanities type. Go check it out and Scott, excellent job!