Humanities Major (B.A.)

Program Overview

The UNH Manchester Humanities program fosters critical thinking, analysis, and communication skills through a flexible curriculum that allows students to explore diverse topics. It culminates in capstone seminars on creativity and contemporary issues, preparing graduates for careers in education, law, business, and non-profit leadership. The program also provides a foundation for further graduate study.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The UNH Manchester Humanities program focuses on the world's great cultures and how humans interact with the world.
• Objectives: The program aims to provide students with foundational skills in the liberal arts tradition and the flexibility to design a program of study geared towards their interests.
• Description: It attracts highly motivated students who wish to take responsibility for their studies and explore a wide range of topics, from the social and ethical implications of genetic engineering to the examination of historical periods through various disciplines.
Students develop skills in analysis, critical assessment, and effective communication. The major culminates in two capstone seminars: one exploring creativity through individuals like Leonardo da Vinci, and the other examining current social and political issues.

Outline:

• Core Courses:
• HIST 500/ENGL 419: Introduction to Historical Thinking/How to Read Anything
• HUMA 411: Humanities I
• HUMA 412: Humanities II
• Self-Designed Concentration:
• 12 credits of coursework designed in consultation with a faculty advisor, including:
• Two Humanities courses (HUMA prefix) at the 600 or 700 level
• Three courses from any relevant discipline at any level
• Capstone Seminar Courses:
• HUMA 795: Study of Creativity

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Humanities majors can pursue careers in various fields, including:
• Education
• Law
• Business
• Non-profit leadership
• Opportunities: The skills and knowledge developed through the major are valuable in various social and career responsibilities.
• Outcomes: Graduates may also pursue graduate study in subjects such as education or law.