Humanities (Undergraduate)
The undergraduate plan in Humanities leads to the bachelor of arts
(BA) degree. Its broad-based liberal arts curriculum prepares students for
graduate study in the humanities as well as for professions that require the
ability to think analytically and communicate effectively. This degree
is a springboard to careers in law, journalism, editing, technical writing,
library work, publicity, public relations, corporate communications, advertising
and many others. Students often choose Humanities to develop their creativity
and capacity for reflection and critical thinking.
Humanities disciplines include arts, communication, history, humanities, literature,
philosophy and Spanish. A separate Pre-Law Sub-Plan within the degree
prepares students for entry into law school. For additional information
about the degree, contact the advising coordinator.
A 9-hour core in the humanities examines key texts in the western and non-western
traditions (Basic Texts I, II and III). Students then choose to follow
three of nine 9-hour Paths. The Paths include courses from many Humanities
areas. Three elective hours in human sciences and nine elective hours
from any discipline complete the 54-hour, upper-level degree plan.
Degree Requirements
No more than six hours of a combination of video, non-interactive
TV or WEB courses can be counted toward this degree. WRIT 3037 Advanced Writing
Human Sciences Requirement: One course from recommended list One elective
Human Sciences course
Required Core (9 hours)
- HUMN 3031 — Basic Texts in the Western Tradition I
- HUMN 3033 — Basic Texts in the Western Tradition II
- HUMN 3035 — Basic Texts III: Non-Western Tradition
Nine elective hours from any discipline
The Paths (27 hours)
Select three of the following nine 9-hour Paths; elect at least one Philosophy
course within these Paths.
Consult advisor for assistance in assigning specific courses to Paths.
Many courses apply to several different Paths.
The humanities rubrics include: ARTS, COMM, HIST, HUMN, LITR, PHIL. No
more than 15 hours may be from any one rubric.
(Off campus only: No more than 18 hours may be from any one rubric.)
Path 1: Paths to the Modern World
Choose three courses.
Subject matter: Pre-Renaissance and Renaissance history, literature and art history;
Asian art history; philosophy courses such as logic, ethics, philosophy of knowledge
and ancient Greek philosophy.
Examples: Chaucer, Shakespeare, Ancient World, Renaissance and Reformation, Mythology,
Logic.
Path 2: The Modern and Post-Modern World
Choose three courses.
Subject matter: Post-Renaissance European history, literature and
art history; American history, literature and art history; philosophy courses
such as logic, ethics, philosophy of knowledge and contemporary issues in philosophy.
Examples:Tragedy, Modern Britain, Contemporary American Literature, U.S. since
1945, Modern Art.
Path 3: Creative Works
Choose three courses.
Subject matter: Studio arts, crafts, art education, photography, creative writing,
literary criticism and movement.
Examples: Sculpture, Watercolors, Crafts Design and History, Workshop in Poetics,
Photography I.
Path 4: Women’s Studies
Choose three courses. (HUMN 4732 Seminar in Women’s Studies required)
Subject matter: Courses dealing with women and women’s issues.
Examples: Women in American History, Women in Literature, Women in European History.
Path 5: American Studies
Choose three courses.
Subject matter: American art history, history, literature and philosophy.
Examples: American Minority Literature, Civil War and Reconstruction, Women
in American History, American Art.
Path 6: Communications and Technology
Choose three courses.
Subject matter: Writing, speech, film, public relations, graphic design, the
Internet, the media, advertising, history of communications.
Examples: Written Communications in Business, Technical Writing, Writing for
the Media, Understanding Advertising, Computer Graphics.
Path 7: Film
Choose three courses.
Subject matter: Any course involving film or the making of film.
Examples: Film as Literature, Digital Video, Reel America I and II, U.S. History
through Film.
Path 8: Latino/Latina Studies
Choose three courses.
Subject matter: Courses dealing with Hispanic and Latin American issues.
Examples: Texas
and the Borderlands, History of Mexico, American Minority Literature, Women of
Color.
Path 9: Religious Studies
Choose three courses.
Subject matter: Any course involving religious studies.
Examples:
Philosophy of Religion, The Holocaust, Mythology, Renaissance Art, History
of the Renaissance and Reformation.
Path 10: Detours and Connections
Choose three courses.
Subject matter: This is an Electives Path. Students
select nine hours from the entire range of Humanities courses offered. (At
least six hours must be outside the two other selected Paths.)
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