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Humanities

This division of the General Studies Program is for students whose primary interest in humanities requires interdisciplinary programs and course selections, which study human culture as manifested in literature, languages, history, philosophy, art, music, or theatre. These courses should introduce the student to the record of human creativity and provide a basis for assessing its value and significance in human development.
• Offered at WSU: Bachelor of arts
• Available at: Pullman, Vancouver, Tri-Cities, and through Distance Degree Programs

Requirements and Core Courses

—Bachelor of Arts in Humanities

Students who wish to earn a bachelor of arts in humanities will devise an approved, coherent program of study with the coordinator that fulfills an academic or career goal and includes prerequisites consistent with the 300-400 level major course work. In addition, each student will satisfy the General Education Requirements (GERs) and any additional requirements of the College of Liberal Arts.

PLAN A—PRIMARY/SECONDARY CONCENTRATION
• Primary concentration: a minimum of 24 semester credits, including at least 15 300-400 level credits, must be completed in a single humanities department or published program with a minimum 2.0 primary concentration GPA. The primary concentration (Gen H) and the degree will depend on the primary concentration.
• Secondary concentration: a minimum of 15 semester credits, including at least 6 300-400 level credits, must be completed in another academic department, program, or area published in the General Catalog with a minimum 2.0 GPA.

PLAN B—THREE RELATED AREAS IN HUMANITIES
A combination of humanities courses of at least 39 credits involving three or more academic departments or programs, with a minimum of 9 credits in each of the three areas including at least 21 300-400 level credits with at least a 2.0 GPA in these courses. Students will major in general humanities (Gen H) and will receive a bachelor of arts in humanities.

NOTE: Students must meet course requirements outlined in the General Catalog to graduate.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Students can apply for University-level scholarships and more than $50,000 in scholarships awarded by the College of Liberal Arts.

Related Fields of Study That Might Interest You

• Anthropology
• Comparative ethnic studies
• English
• History
• Philosophy

Contact Information
Liberal Arts General Studies Program
Washington State University
PO Box 642512
Pullman, WA 99164-2512
libartsgs@wsu.edu
509-335-8731
 

Strengths of the Program

  • General studies is for students who have varied interests that cut across the usual departmental boundaries and wish to play a major role in deciding on a suitable curriculum of study.
  • Study human culture as manifested in literature, languages, history, philosophy, art, music, or theatre.
  • Courses introduce you to the record of human creativity and provide a basis for assessing its value and significance in human development.
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