Post-Grad Opportunities
Believe it or not, degrees in the liberal arts can actually make it easier to land a job. Each major and minor within the School of Arts & Sciences carries with it a unique list of skill sets that more and more employers are saying they want. Across industries, employers look for a combination of skills, interests and values that match their own.
Prepared for Anything
Forget about scrolling through a list of careers students studying theatre and dance pursue. There are no rules. If you study what you’re passionate about, you are much more likely to discover and develop your own personal skills, interests and values that ultimately, will help you find a rewarding profession.
Skills You Will Gain as a Theatre or Dance Major
- Ability to think critically
- Appreciation for historical and theoretical perspectives
- Attention to Analysis
- Communication of ideas effectively
- Consideration of diverse points of view
- Creative collaboration
- Creative problem solving
The Career Development Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Appointments
Students and alumni can schedule 30-minute consultations by calling (804) 289-8547. Same-day appointments are not available.
Walk-in Hours
Monday-Friday, 2-4 p.m.
Career Development Center
Mondays, 2-4 p.m.
Business School Atrium
Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m.
Modlin Center for the Arts
Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m.
Jepson School of Leadership Studies
Thursdays, 2-4 p.m.
Gottwald Science Center Atrium
