Our students explore the interconnectedness of history, art, philosophy, and literature. By understanding the complexities of foreign cultures and historical eras, you'll become equipped to contribute to an increasingly interdisciplinary world. This program offers the ability to choose two subfields to investigate in greater depth: history and global cultures; the visual and performing arts; philosophy and religious studies; and literature and writing.
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Appreciate culture
Understand and interpret relationships among the arts, ideas, and values shaping Western and world cultures. Learn how to synthesize, interpret, and communicate knowledge through writing, speaking, and creative expression.
Broaden your career potential
Combine your Humanities program with minors in fields like business, criminal justice, or human development and family studies to broaden your career prospects with a marketable resume. This program is great for those seeking flexibility to finish a degree with transfer credits.
Job opportunities
You might enjoy this program if you want a career in the arts, government, museum work, law, or plan on earning a graduate degree.
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The official course requirements for this degree can be viewed in the online Undergraduate Bulletin under the suggested academic plan.
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