Division of Humanities

     The Humanities provide an in-depth view of civilization and culture through the study of history, literature, philosophy, modern languages, writing, and communications. Through this interdisciplinary approach, students develop a world view as well as hone their ability to think, reason, judge, communicate, and act. This enables students to make informed choices, engage in satisfying careers, and enrich the quality of their lives. Within this context, student choose one of the following areas to study in depth: American culture studies, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, English, Ethnic Studies, European Studies, French, Gender and Sexuality, History, Philosophy, Professional Writing, Spanish, or World Literature. All Humanities majors are encouraged to serve in internship positions or to study abroad, where classroom learning can be applied in the workplace or in other countries.
  

     The base of knowledge and the analytical and critical thinking skills acquired by Humanities students prepare them for a wide variety of career options. These include opportunities in the fields of communications, journalism and media, professional writing, publishing, public relations, bilingual and cultural affairs, historic preservation and curatorship, teaching (with additional courses in education), and many other areas in which competence in analytical and critical thinking and communication is essential. Humanities students are urged to participate in a junior-year internship or study abroad for career exploration and preparation.
 

     Students majoring in one of the Humanities are offered a solid preparation for graduate studies in academic fields such as history, English, comparative literature, French, Spanish, creative writing, philosophy, film studies, and communications; and in professional fields such as law, education, library science, journalism, film-making, professional writing, and communications. Examples of graduate schools to which graduates have been accepted are: Harvard University, Columbia University, Tufts University, Simmons College, Suffolk Law, Loyola University, Monterrey Institute of Languages, Boston University, University of Alaska, Maine, Montana, Miami, Vermont, and Delaware.
 

COURSE OF STUDY

• BRADFORD PORTFOLIO (1 credit)
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS (12 credits)
• GENERAL EDUCATION CORE (27 credits)
• THE MAJOR (60 credits)
• GENERAL ELECTIVES (variable credits)