WSU's online humanities degree is a broad-based, interdisciplinary degree offered by the College of Liberal Arts. You can select courses from diverse disciplines and learn about basic cultural concepts through literature, art, music, theater, philosophy, history, languages, and linguistics.
Areas of concentration are:
- Anthropology
- Comparative Ethnic Studies
- English
- History
- Philosophy
- Women's Studies
WSU's humanities degree develops skills in communication, writing, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Graduates find employment in such careers as social services, business, and education. The degree also opens the door to graduate and professional programs.
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Program of Study
All courses are available online
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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
Please review the online WSU catalog for additional information about specific degree requirements (WSU Catalog).