The Humanities major provides students with a broad based program that explores the role of human imagination, intellect and expression in human history, cultural development, and social and personal relations. Major requirements therefore span the areas of Art History, Communication, English, History, Music, Philosophy, and Languages. Through major electives, students focus on areas of interest. During the senior year, students have the opportunity to apply coursework to a professional experience in an internship.
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Major Requirements (56 credits)
ARTH 103 or 104 Art History I or Art History II AI(A) 3
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History
Literature
Philosophy
Theology
Interdisciplinary study
The general studies program
Benefits of the Humanities Major
As a humanities major you:
Can choose courses in the order that you wish in consultation with your adviser
Have freedom to choose from many electives in the humanities and other areas
Can also major or minor in another field or take courses because you want to develop personal
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