Universities Now Urging Freshmen to Consider Studying the Forgotten Humanities

See what Stanford University is now doing to get students back to the humanities.

On 21st century U.S. campuses, is there room for Shakespeare, Sartre and Sondheim?

A declining number of students think so -- a trend that worries leaders at many top universities, where engineers often outnumber humanists.

Seeking to reignite interest in the liberal arts, this week Stanford University is welcoming the class of 2015 with a rich opening volley of literature, film and philosophy designed to elevate freshmen dreams beyond that cool job at Google.

The 1,718 incoming students -- nearly half of whom arrive intending to major in the sciences or engineering -- will hear acclaimed author and physician Abraham Verghese praise the meaning, and opportunities, of a liberal arts education. They'll debate summer reading assignments and get a flier promoting an "Ethics and War" program, led by nuclear disarmament expert Scott Sagan.

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Psychologists Face Better Job Prospects With a Graduate Degree

Job opportunities for psychologists are projected to increase over the next seven years. Learn how you can be at the top of the list when trying for you psychology career.

Individuals who have an interest in the field of psychology have several areas on which they may choose to focus including Child Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Industrial Psychology or Clinical Psychology.

No matter what these professionals' areas of expertise are, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), they will want to pursue a graduate degree for the best career prospects.

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