Why the Humanities
Our thousands of alums unanimously tell us that their humanities degrees helped them succeed as excellent communicators; multi-lingual and culturally sophisticated global citizens; critical, ethical, and logical thinkers; and outstanding creative partners. Humanities gives people the edge they need to thrive today.
Humanities at a Glance
38
Majors & Emphases
35
Minors
23+
Languages
$1.9M
Awarded in scholarships in 2023
1:2
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Find your place in the Humanities
With 7 academic departments, several interdisciplinary programs, 16 Master's and 13 Ph.D. programs, there's a place here for everyone.
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Humanities Scholar Spotlight | Marylinda Gonzalez
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Humanities Scholar Spotlight | Kira Kammerer
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Humans of the U: Seohui Lee
“Three keywords that best describe my college life are: passion, challenge, and confidence. I learned to challenge myself confidently in various tasks during my college life. At first, I feared taking risks, but I decided to face any challenge, no matter the outcome. As a result, I gained more confidence and discovered my passion for learning new things.”