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.

Humanities Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, June 16, 2024
1:00 pm
Paul Olum Atrium

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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 hands-on experience in their fields of interest through internships, study abroad programs, and other opportunities outside the classroom.

Scholarships & 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

April 11, 2022
HUMANITIES - The Oregon Humanities Center has announced the recipients of its 2022-23 faculty research and teaching fellowships.

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Kuponya: Centering Black Healing
Apr26
Kuponya: Centering Black Healing Apr 26
Let's Talk Drop-In - Fridays 1-3PM @ CMAE/Zoom
Apr26
Let's Talk Drop-In - Fridays 1-3PM @ CMAE/Zoom Apr 26 Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence
Organic/Inorganic/Materials Chemistry Seminar
Apr26
Organic/Inorganic/Materials Chemistry Seminar Apr 26 Willamette Hall
Three Novels of Education: "Adam Bede," "Great Expectations," and "If Beale Street Could Talk"
Apr27
Three Novels of Education: "Adam Bede," "Great Expectations," and "If Beale Street Could Talk" Apr 27 Baker Downtown Center
Oregon Center for Electrochemistry Workshop
Apr29
Oregon Center for Electrochemistry Workshop Apr 29 Allen Hall
Film Series: Mafias and Narcotraffic
Apr29
Film Series: Mafias and Narcotraffic Apr 29 Global Scholars Hall
Black CommUnity Table
May1
Black CommUnity Table May 1 Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center
Let's Talk Drop-In - Wednesdays 2-4PM @ BCC
May1
Let's Talk Drop-In - Wednesdays 2-4PM @ BCC May 1 Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center
Humanities Advising Open House: spring into your story!
May1
Humanities Advising Open House: spring into your story! May 1 Tykeson Hall
¡Juntos! Latinx Support Group
May2
¡Juntos! Latinx Support Group May 2 Carson Hall, Ramey Room

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