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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Winter Career Readiness Week (Jan 23-30)
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Winter Career Readiness Week (Jan 23-30) Jan 23
Decolonization and Global Justice Conference
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Decolonization and Global Justice Conference Jan 23 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Career Tour - Life Sciences and Beyond!
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Career Tour - Life Sciences and Beyond! Jan 23 Ford Alumni Center
Virtual Faculty and Instructor Workshop: Teaching Controversial Topics in Today's Classrooms
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Virtual Faculty and Instructor Workshop: Teaching Controversial Topics in Today's Classrooms Jan 23
Migrant Glyphs
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Migrant Glyphs Jan 23 Willamette Hall
Decolonization and Global Justice Conference
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Decolonization and Global Justice Conference Jan 24 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Winter Career Readiness Week (Jan 23-30)
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Winter Career Readiness Week (Jan 23-30) Jan 26
Creative Writing in Oviedo Info Session
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Creative Writing in Oviedo Info Session Jan 26 Anstett Hall
Winter Career Readiness Week (Jan 23-30)
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Winter Career Readiness Week (Jan 23-30) Jan 27
Department of History Coffee Hour
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Department of History Coffee Hour Jan 27 McKenzie Hall

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