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Ready to study global culture from multiple perspectives? Interested in studying multiple disciplines, but can’t choose between them? Earn your Bachelor’s degree in humanities online from Washington State University, the only university to offer the degree in Washington state.
WSU’s bachelor of arts in humanities is an interdisciplinary, liberal arts degree focused on culture, both in today’s world and in the past. The degree emphasizes the development of communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and research skills. Concentrations are available in the following subjects:
- Anthropology
- Comparative Ethnic Studies
- English
- History
- Philosophy
- Women's Studies
Potential careers
Program of study
WSU’s humanities graduates accept positions in a variety of fields, including social services, business, and education. The degree also provides a strong foundation for advanced degrees in a variety of graduate and professional programs.
Visit the DDP Career Services Center to make an appointment with the DDP career counselor to discuss other career options.
WSU General Education Requirements (GERs) (Can be satisfied with a direct transfer degree; for a list of direct-transfer agreements, visit WSU’s Transfer Information Web page).
*Humanities students have two options; their program of study can include two (PLAN A) or three (PLAN B) different concentrations. Regardless of the plan selected, all students must fulfill WSU’s General Education requirements and the College of Liberal Arts’ graduation requirements.
PLAN A (two concentrations):
Primary Concentration:
(24 semester credits in one Humanities discipline)
At least 15 credits must be upper division (300-400 level).
Plan A primary concentration areas:
- English
- History
- Women's Studies
Secondary Concentration:
(15 semester credits in any discipline)
All 15 credits must be concentrated within one humanities discipline and at least six of these credits must be upper-division (300-400 level).
PLAN B (three areas of concentration):
A minimum of 27 semester credits for all concentrations and electives must be upper division (300-400 level).
Concentration 1:
(9 semester credits in one Humanities discipline)
Concentration 2:
(9 semester credits in a second Humanities discipline)
Concentration 3:
(9 semester credits in a third Humanities discipline)
Elective Credits:
(12 semester credits in Humanities disciplines)
Plan B primary concentration areas:
- Anthropology
- Comparative Ethnic Studies
- English
- History
- Philosophy
- Women's Studies
College of Liberal Arts Graduation Requirements:
- 6 additional GER credits of Art & Humanities [H] or Social Sciences [S]
- 2 additional science elective credits, one of which must be a lab
- Foreign language: One year (two semesters or three quarters) of one foreign language at the college level or OR two years of one foreign language at the high school level
Please review the online WSU catalog for additional information about specific degree requirements (WSU Catalog).
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Flexible enrollment courses are being converted to semester-based courses. The last day to register for a flexible enrollment course is February 5, 2008.