Liberal Arts

Graphic design has always been judged by how effective it is — not whether it looks good or wins awards, but whether it connects, communicates and moves an audience to act. Artificial intelligence (AI) hasn’t changed that standard. It's made that standard more visible.

A liberal arts degree is broad-based and encompasses many academic areas, each of which offers a foundation in writing, communication and the humanities. This type of degree can prepare you for any number of careers where thinking critically, synthesizing and interpreting information are key.

Ted Akonor '25 arrived on the Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) campus planning to make video games. When coding didn't click, he rethought his plan and switched his program to a bachelor’s in graphic design and media arts. There, he found his path, his confidence and new friends.

Creative writing is a professional discipline that's unique in many ways and has the potential to take your career in a vast array of different directions, including as a novelist, screenwriter or speechwriter. While the field can be competitive, it also offers a number of distinctive benefits.