Undergraduate Programs
Humanities
Humanities Fundamentals
Humanities entails the study of cultures, modern languages, the classics, English, philosophy, anthropology and archaeology.
- Coursework prepares you to:
- examine philosophical theories and topics in ethics and logic
- build bilingual skills through composition, conversation, literature and linguistics
- round out program with upper-level courses in creative and dramatic arts, history and English
Professional Preparation
A bachelor’s degree often serves as a foundation for graduate studies in an area of humanities, law, business
or the arts.
Our Faculty
Drawn from several departments within the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, humanities faculty are innovative and interactive.
Akron Advantage
Hands-on Research
The humanities program will prepare you to:
- analyze and interpret written material carefully
- organize and present ideas and information clearly and persuasively
- imagine and evaluate alternative ideas
- research problems
Real-world Experience
Gain practical professional experience through UA's optional cooperative education program in the applied mathematics field of your choice. Through co-op, you’ll alternate semesters of work and school while earning a competitive salary.
Depending on your professional interest, you should consider a co-op assignment in the legal profession, business, schools or government.
Sample Curriculum
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Humanities
| • The General Education requirement and the second year of a foreign language: |
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| English 4 or English Composition I |
4 |
| Technical Report Writing 3 or English Composition II |
3 |
| Natural Science requirement | 8 |
| Mathematics requirement | 3 |
| Social Science requirement | 6 |
| Physical Education/Wellness | 1 |
| Humanities in Western Tradition | 4 |
| Humanities requirement | 6 |
| Area Studies & Cultural Diversity | 4 |
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• A minimum of 54 credits, at least 24 |
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| • The first two years of any language in either classics or modern languages will not be included in the 18-credit requirement for those disciplines. |
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| By field, the 18-credit requirement must include: | |
| • Classics | |
| The Literature of Greece | 3 |
| The Literature of Rome | 3 |
| Classical Mythology | 3 |
| • English: | |
| 300/400-level, including at least two courses at the 400-level |
9 |
| • History: | |
| 300/400 level (minimum) | 10 |
| • Modern Languages: | |
| Composition and Conversation | 6 |
| Literature | 6 |
| Any combination of linguistics and culture-civilization |
6 |
| • Philosophy: | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| • Creative and Dramatic Arts: | |
| Non-performance courses in art (7100), music (7500) and theatre arts (7800) |
18 |
Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
A bachelor’s degree in humanities offers a wide range of career paths in a number
of fields, including:
- communications
- government
- business
- education
- research
Career Outlook
Employment opportunities for humanities graduates are growing. Job prospects are especially good for those with advanced degrees.
A&S Careers Program
Creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to:
- lending library with up-to-date, career-related publications
- computer workroom for resume writing and employment research
- volunteer, paid and for-credit internship placement on and off campus
- department-specific mentoring arrangements
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