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Learn more about the School of Humanities

The School of Humanities is not a single place or department, but a group of extraordinary people teaching vital skills for careers and life after college. We offer programs in American studies, communications, communication sciences and disorders, English, and humanities, many at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as minors and courses in related disciplines in the arts, languages, and humanities.

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American Studies

  • American Studies (B.A.)
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  • Heritage and Museum Practice (Graduate Certificate)
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Arts and Humanities

  • Humanities (B.A.)
  • Multidisciplinary Studies (A.A.)
  • African American Studies (Minor)
  • Music Studies (Minor)
  • Spanish (Minor)
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  • Women's Studies (Minor)
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Communications

  • Communications (B.A.)
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English

  • English (B.Hum.)
  • English (Minor)
  • Creative Writing (Minor)
  • Technical Writing (Minor)
  • Writing (Minor)

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