The curriculum allows Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies students, in collaboration with students from all other Cal Poly majors, to participate in development teams working on national and international technology and cultural projects. To further prepare students for work with diverse teams that include participants from across the globe, the program strongly encourages students to spend three to six months studying and/or working abroad.

The BA in Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies can lead to careers in fields such as:

  • Animatronics
  • Audio Engineering
  • Digital Media Production and Management
  • Digital Publishing
  • Environmental Technology Education
  • Film and Television Production
  • Game Design
  • Government Policy Making / Analysis
  • International Technology Management
  • STEM Education in School and Out-of-School Contexts
  • Sustainable Community Development
  • Technical Communications
  • Technology Services and Management
  • Web Design