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Bachelor of Arts in Humanities

The course of study includes interdisciplinary courses which examine topics and time periods from the perspectives of multiple Humanities disciplines. These courses engage students in cross-disciplinary critical thinking and analysis and prepare them for work in an increasingly interdisciplinary world. Students also choose two Humanities subfields to investigate in greater depth, choosing from history and global cultures; the visual and performing arts; philosophy and religious studies; and literature and writing. Students are also encouraged to combine this major with a minor in such fields as business administration, writing, and communications. The Humanities major prepares students for careers in the arts, arts administration, business, corporate communications, government, teaching, museum work, and law, as well as providing a foundation for graduate study in a liberal arts field.

Associated Academic Programs

  • Minor in Writing
  • Minor in Communications
  • Master of Arts in Humanities
  • Minor in Business Administration

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Adam Gustafson, Ph.D.

 

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Arts and Humanities Programs

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
Associate in Arts in Letters, Arts, and Sciences
Minor in African American Studies
Minor in Music Studies
Minor in Theatre
Minor in Women's Studies
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