Undergraduate

About the Program

The Department of Humanities & Cultural Studies (HCS) is home to adventurous scholars who investigate how images, sounds, texts, and performances actively shape social relationships throughout history and across the globe. Interdisciplinary in scope, the department specializes in cultural analysis within broad aesthetic, social, and philosophical contexts. We welcome students who are dedicated, open-minded, and willing to challenge conventional intellectual boundaries.

HCS undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree may choose from three 
tracks: Humanities, American Studies, &  Film & New Media Studies.

We offer majors, minors, and BA / MA pathway programs, so there are multiple ways to get involved with our program. A major or minor in the Humanities improves student scores on the LSAT as well as on the Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) section of the MCAT. Students who graduate with a degree in Humanities and Cultural Studies can pursue diverse career paths with an interdisciplinary background, making graduates adaptable and valuable assets in today’s dynamic job market.

Career Ideas:

  • Education
    • Teacher
    • Professor
    • Academic Advisor
    • Librarian
  • Museum Studies
    • Art Historian
    • Art Curator
  • Information Sciences
  • Business / Human Resources
  • Writing & Editing
    • Jorunalism
    • Copywriting
    • Public Relations
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Film and Video Production
  • Internet and Social Media
  • Law and Advocacy
    • Entertainment Law
    • Activism
    • Fundraising
    • Humanitarian Work
    • Research

For more information about the BA in Humanities, contact our Undergraduate Director.