Humanities

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities

Degree Requirements (120 cr.)

The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities is a four-year undergraduate degree for students wishing to pursue a special interest in one or more humanities disciplines, prepare themselves for graduate or professional study, or develop analytical and expressive skills valuable in many careers. Because the major includes no required courses, the student is free to select those advanced courses that reflect personal or professional interests. A student selects courses with the continuing assistance of a faculty advisor.

Course Requirements

Arts and Sciences General Education Core

Information Literacy (Communication Skills) – 10 hrs

Cultural Literacy (Foreign Language) – 14 hrs

Math – 3 hrs

Humanities – 8-9 hrs

Biological Science and Physical Science – 13 hrs

Social Science – 15 hrs

 

Major

A minimum of 31 credit hours in courses 200 level or above in humanities. No grade in these courses may be lower than C-. CLAS C209 may not be used for the major. A 200 level course in a foreign language may not be used to satisfy both the major requirement and the foreign language requirement.

At least 12 hours in a concentration area at the 200 level: philosophy, foreign language, visual arts, theater, music, folklore, religion, English, and communication arts.

At least 9 credit hours outside of concentration area: philosophy, foreign language, visual arts, theater, music, folklore, religion, and film studies.

At least 9 credit hours of electives from any area of humanities.

A 1 credit hour senior seminar course is required. This seminar meets concurrently with the senior seminar students in communication arts and English.

A credit arranged capstone experience—a research paper, performance, or creative work is highly encouraged.