Liberal Arts

After 50 years away from school, Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) graduate Dennis Peacock ’24 earned his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Graphic Design and Media Arts online and walked the stage at commencement last fall. He hopes to serve as an example of determination for his children.

Media literacy is the practice of taking in media messages and understanding their influence on your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. In an increasingly technology-focused world, it's a skill people of all ages can benefit from.

A master's in history allows you to deepen your knowledge of the people, places and events of the past and make meaningful connections to what's happening today. The skills you can gain through advanced study in history can help you open doors to jobs across public, private and nonprofit sectors.

For some people, history is just that: Something to be learned in a classroom — a collection of names and stories in thick textbooks. But there are many reasons history is important well beyond a midterm exam in high school. A background in history can translate well into a variety of career paths.