College of Humanities
Where Ideas Connect
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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Studying philosophy has made me a better scientist by enhancing my capacity to reflect on and challenge past assumptions made by the field. Having a strong writing background has improved my ability to communicate complex ideas. Being exposed to a variety of philosophical frameworks has also made me a more creative and innovative thinker.
Benjamin Battistone, H.B.S. Philosophy of Science
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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Humans of the U: Shae Hanson-Gadomski
“I’m from Huntington Beach, California. I knew that I wanted to go out of state, so I applied to all out-of-state schools: Colorado, Idaho and Utah. This was the only school that I actually toured.
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