Humanities Program

The Humanities Program provides opportunities for the student seeking intellectual coherence and integration, awareness of cultural contexts and traditions, and the connection of humanistic theory to practice. The program is pluralistic and multicultural in its vision and interdisciplinary in its approach. It is designed to provide essential skills and understanding for intelligent action and preparation for a wide range of careers.

What you can do with a degree in Humanities

Humanities provides students with a foundation for employment in:

  • Government
  • Law
  • Business
  • Online media, newspapers, and magazines
  • Colleges and universities
  • K-12 schools
  • Schools and community libraries
  • Museums and arts agencies
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Research institutes
  • Advertising Agencies

Our Degree Programs

The Humanities major is an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program. It provides the opportunity for motivated and independently minded students to craft an individualized major with a humanistic orientation.

Undergraduate Degrees
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Learn from Experts in the Field

Students within our program learn from faculty experts across a wide variety of disciplines.

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Get Real-world Experience

Humanities majors can gain experiential learning experience in their fields of interest through internships, study abroad programs, and other opportunities outside the classroom.

Scholarships and Funding

Undergraduate students seeking funding can apply for scholarships within the Humanities Program.

Undergraduate Scholarships

 

Academic Support

Our students work closely with faculty advisors to craft an interdisciplinary path of study tailored to their individual interests.

Undergraduate Advising

Humanities News and Events

HUMANITIES - The Oregon Humanities Center has announced the recipients of its 2022-23 faculty research and teaching fellowships.

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Department of History Coffee Hour
Feb25
Department of History Coffee Hour Feb 25 McKenzie Hall
Disruption vs. Stability: Impacts on People and Policy Under a New Republican Majority
Feb25
Disruption vs. Stability: Impacts on People and Policy Under a New Republican Majority Feb 25 Ford Alumni Center
Catalysts for Impact Information Session
Feb26
Catalysts for Impact Information Session Feb 26 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in the Galapagos Info Session
Feb26
Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in the Galapagos Info Session Feb 26 Condon Hall
Public Lecture: Modern Japan through the Lens of Frank Lloyd Wright
Feb26
Public Lecture: Modern Japan through the Lens of Frank Lloyd Wright Feb 26 Straub Hall
Lecture and Book Launch: "Ghosts of a Holy War" by Yardena Schwartz
Feb26
Lecture and Book Launch: "Ghosts of a Holy War" by Yardena Schwartz Feb 26 Knight Library
Book Publishing Workshop
Feb27
Book Publishing Workshop Feb 27 Ford Alumni Center
Higher Ed Virtual Career Fair - Early Career and Career Changers
Feb27
Higher Ed Virtual Career Fair - Early Career and Career Changers Feb 27
Food Studies in Costa Rica Information Session
Feb27
Food Studies in Costa Rica Information Session Feb 27
Anthropology in Barbados Information Session
Feb27
Anthropology in Barbados Information Session Feb 27

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