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School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies

Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees

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? Build skills to improve systems and craft policies that support equity. Prepare to create positive change in government, business, education, health care and nonprofit organizations.

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.

Want to inspire the next generation? Develop the knowledge and communication skills needed in today's high-demand field of secondary education. Prepare for in-demand careers that shape futures through literature, language and writing.

Interested in humanities, art or design? Explore a variety of majors, discover your passions, and build a foundation to help you choose the degree and career path that fit your goals.

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.

Understanding the past is key to building the future. Through the study of power, people, ideas and institutions from our past, you'll learn to analyze the forces that shape society and our lives. Prepare for success in graduate school or a wide variety of careers.

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.

Explore how philosophy and religion influence politics, culture and social structures. You'll study how they shape politics and culture, and choose a track aligned with your goals. Prepare for a career that makes a difference in communities and institutions.

Explore the historical, political and cultural foundation that binds communities today. Gain insight as you explore the many facets that blend the American experience with perspectives of marginalized populations.

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.

Are you interested in exploring how peace is created and sustained? When you learn how peace is developed or fractured through societal flash points, you'll gain the ability to create and maintain peace, becoming a vital asset to organizations in any field.

Are you passionate about making the world a better place for everyone? Explore how history, politics and culture shape society while examining the systemic challenges LGBTQ+ communities face.

Are you interested in exploring how gender shapes opportunity and identity? Gain a deeper understanding of the historic and modern contexts of women's contributions and inequities (past and present), and the importance of gender diversity.

When you learn Spanish, you unlock your ability to communicate effectively with more than 500 million people around the world, and you gain a deep appreciation for their cultures. Build language proficiency that opens doors to a multitude of careers.

Graduate programs

Ready to take your passion for literature to the next level? 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.