B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities

Program Overview

This Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities program offers a comprehensive exploration of humanities disciplines, allowing students to develop critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills. Through core courses, a senior thesis, and elective options, students gain a multidimensional perspective and expertise in a specific area of interest, preparing them for diverse careers in fields such as journalism, law, healthcare, and education.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

If you want the freedom to explore a broad array of humanities disciplines as well as the ability to focus deeply in an area of particular interest, this major combines the best of both worlds. You gain a multidimensional perspective through the study of history, literature, philosophy, religion, and languages, and a senior thesis allows you to develop expertise in and passion around a specific topic of your choosing. By developing critical thinking and communication skills, self-direction, and the ability to analyze information, you will acquire a suite of highly transferable skills that will be prized by employers in numerous fields.

Outline:

Core Courses:

• Humanities Discipline Courses: Thirty-three (33) credits of Humanities Discipline Courses with at least three (3) courses at the 300+ level and no more than five (5) classes in a single discipline.

Program Required Courses:

• Senior Thesis/Project: Three (3) credits

Elective Courses:

Teaching:

• Faculty: Students learn from faculty across the departments of Creative and Fine Arts, English, History and Philosophy, and Political Science.

Careers:

Graduates who major in Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities may pursue numerous professions, including:

• Journalist/Writer/Author
• Public Relations Specialist
• Lawyer
• Health Care Provider
• Corporate Researcher
• Project Manager
• Web Content Manager
• Museum Professional
• Teacher
• Artist