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School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies

Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees

Students use robotics equipment in a lab, showcasing hands-on learning in ASU's Applied Science degree.

Shape your education around your goals. You can tailor your education to your interests, combining academic and practical experiences that prepare you for diverse career paths and lifelong learning.

Are you committed to making the world more inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities? Explore how society shapes accessibility, inclusion and opportunity. You can examine the systems, attitudes and choices that widen or narrow who gets to fully participate in daily life and public spaces.

A student reviews written material in a library, reflecting literary analysis and discussion in ASU's English, BA program.

Love reading and writing? Study literature while sharpening your writing, analysis and communication skills. Gain insight into cultural issues and prepare for varied careers that value creativity, critical thinking and strong expression.

Step into this secondary education concentration and prepare to become a certified English teacher. You'll blend literature, writing and linguistics coursework with hands-on classroom experience that gets you ready to lead your own classroom.

Students collaborate around an interactive table, exploring creative fields in ASU's Exploratory Humanities, Fine Arts and Design program.

Partner closely with advisors and dive into structured major and career exploration courses that reveal your strengths, interests and long-term goals. Discover how art, design, writing, history, philosophy and other humanities connect to careers and future academic programs.

An illustration of diverse people represents identity and inclusion in ASU's Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies, BS program.

Are you interested in how power, identity and culture shape daily life? Explore connections between gender, race, sexuality, class and religion while analyzing how attitudes and inequalities form. Build critical thinking and communication skills that prepare you for careers in many different fields.

A global history collage connects cultures and social movements, reflecting historical inquiry in ASU's History, BA program.

Understanding the past is key to building the future. Through the study of power, people, ideas and institutions from our past, you learn to analyze the forces that shape society and our lives in today's complex, fast-changing world.

Passionate about history and education? Prepare to educate the next generation of learners in the high-demand field of education. You'll also be equipped for a variety of other career fields and for graduate study.

Passionate about art, music, film or performance? Collaborate with multitalented faculty while creating and showcasing your own work. Perform under stage lights, direct short films, experiment in the music studio, and explore design and technology in digital games --- essential skills in the arts and creative industries.

Today's employment landscape is evolving into one that values expertise in an increasing number of specialized fields. Combine courses across the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences to develop invaluable skills that prepare you for diverse careers and a fulfilling life shaped by your passions.

Students discuss ideas in class, exploring belief and society in ASU's Philosophy, Religion and Society, BA program.

Examine social justice, public policy, environmental ethics and bioethics while exploring life's big questions and classic philosophy. Build critical thinking, ethical reasoning and analytical writing skills.

Evaluate complex issues, conduct research and interpret cultural trends while sharpening how you communicate ideas. Grow analytical, communication and cultural competency skills valued in public service, education, law, media and advocacy.

Are you interested in how communities are shaped? Study the historical, political and cultural forces that influence society while exploring the distinct experiences of diverse ethnic, racial and Indigenous groups.

Build skills in negotiation, collaboration, dialogue, critical thinking and conflict management. Graduates pursue human rights advocacy, public policy, conflict resolution, community development, nonprofit leadership and international affairs.

Sharpen your ability to analyze social problems, evaluate evidence and communicate across diverse audiences. Prepare for careers in nonprofits, education, policy and diversity roles, with strong preparation for graduate and law school.

Build critical thinking, research, writing, communication and analytical skills. These strengths are valued in law, public policy, advocacy, education, nonprofit leadership, human resources, public relations and business.

A cultural illustration featuring books and conversation highlights language learning in ASU's Spanish minor.

Prepare for high-demand careers where bilingual professionals thrive such as in translation, interpretation, public relations, international business, government and education.

Graduate programs

Deepen your knowledge of language, sharpen your critical thinking and refine your writing. Develop your talent for expressing complex ideas with clarity while preparing for advanced careers in teaching, research, writing or communication.