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Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
The Bachelor of Arts degree program in humanities is an interdisciplinary program of liberal studies with an emphasis on literature, history, philosophy and the fine arts. As a study of the thoughts, actions and values of human beings, along with a comprehensive background in science, mathematics and computers, the humanities major has broad applicability. As a result of the ample allotment of electives, students may adapt the program to individual needs and interests. The major prepares graduates for a wide variety of careers, including teaching, law, government service, the military and editing. Students wishing to pursue graduate study will be prepared to enter programs in their respective areas of concentration, such as history, literature, philosophy or law.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities require a total of 121 credit hours for graduation as follows.
| Core Courses | CREDITS | |
| ASC 1000 | University Experience | 1 |
| COM 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| COM 1102 | Writing about Literature | 3 |
| COM xxxx | Business and Professional Writing or Speech | 3 |
| HUM 2051 | Civilization 1 | 3 |
| HUM 2052 | Civilization 2 | 3 |
Foreign Language (12 credit hours from four courses in the same language)
Concentration (12 credit hours): 2000-level (and higher) courses from one of the following areas: literature, history or philosophy. The senior capstone project consists of original research resulting in a substantial written work about a significant issue in the humanities.
Humanities (27 credit hours): Including at least three credit hours in each of the following areas: art, music, history, literature and philosophy.
Mathematics (6 credit hours)
Physical or Life Sciences (6 credit hours)
Computer Science (3 credit hours)
Liberal Arts Electives (24 credit hours)
Social Science Elective (3 credit hours)
Free Electives (12 credit hours)
Freshman Year
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| ASC 1000 | University Experience | 1 |
| COM 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| CSE 1301 | Introduction to Computer Applications (CL) |
3 |
| LNG xxxx | Foreign Language | 3 |
| MTH 1701 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Restricted Elective (Science) | 3 | |
| 16 | ||
| SPRING | CREDITS | |
| COM 1102 | Writing about Literature | 3 |
| LNG xxxx | Foreign Language | 3 |
| MTH 1702 | Applied Calculus | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective (Science) | 3 | |
| 15 | ||
Sophomore Year
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| COM 2224 | Business and Professional Writing | 3 |
| HUM 2051 | Civilization 1 | 3 |
| LNG xxxx | Foreign Language | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| 15 | ||
| SPRING | CREDITS | |
| HUM 2052 | Civilization 2 | 3 |
| LNG xxxx | Foreign Language | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| 15 | ||
Junior Year
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| Concentration | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Electives | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| 15 | ||
| SPRING | CREDITS | |
| Concentration | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Electives | 6 | |
| 15 | ||
Senior Year
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| Concentration | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Electives | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| 15 | ||
| SPRING | CREDITS | |
| HUM 4100 | Senior Capstone Project (Q) |
3 |
| Humanities Electives | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts Electives | 6 | |
| 15 | ||
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 121