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.

Congratulations, Graduating Ducks!

You’ve put in the work and earned the diploma. Now let’s celebrate! On June 15, join your fellow CAS Ducks for this year’s CAS commencement ceremony. Head over to the 2026 CAS Commencement website where you can find ceremony details for each CAS ceremony, logistics and any other answers to all your questions about the big day.

Get Ready for Commencement

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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Military Connected Graduation Celebrations
Jun13
Military Connected Graduation Celebrations Jun 13 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Lavender Graduation Celebration
Jun14
Lavender Graduation Celebration Jun 14 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
¡Sí, se pudo! (Latiné Grad)
Jun14
¡Sí, se pudo! (Latiné Grad) Jun 14 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Black Graduation Celebration
Jun14
Black Graduation Celebration Jun 14 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
College of Arts and Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities Commencement Ceremony
Jun15
College of Arts and Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities Commencement Ceremony Jun 15 Autzen Stadium
College of Arts and Sciences, Natural Sciences Commencement Ceremony
Jun15
College of Arts and Sciences, Natural Sciences Commencement Ceremony Jun 15 Autzen Stadium
College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Jun15
College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Commencement Ceremony Jun 15 Autzen Stadium
Symposium on Northwest American Indigenous Languages (SNAIL) 2026
Jun26
Symposium on Northwest American Indigenous Languages (SNAIL) 2026 Jun 26 McKenzie Hall
Symposium on Northwest American Indigenous Languages (SNAIL) 2026
Jun27
Symposium on Northwest American Indigenous Languages (SNAIL) 2026 Jun 27 McKenzie Hall
Writer and Poet Saeed Jones
Oct13
Writer and Poet Saeed Jones Oct 13 TBD

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