Humanities Divisional, BA
Bachelor of Arts, Humanities Divisional (390001BA)
This divisional major is appropriate for those desiring a Liberal Arts degree with a general emphasis in the humanities. The humanities division consists of the Departments of English, Modern Languages and Philosophy. These disciplines and the disciplines of History and the creative and dramatic arts (Art, Music, Theatre Arts) are included in a prescribed manner in this divisional degree.
The following information has official approval of The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.
Three year accelerated option: for first time students who have earned credits for at least the first year of courses. Credits can be earned through qualifying scores on appropriate Advanced Placement (AP) exams or through College Credit Plus Program (CCP) courses. Credits for qualifying AP scores or CCP courses are determined by the appropriate academic department. Departments may assign varied course credit, depending on the student’s score on an AP exam or grade in a CCP course. Students may also receive credit by examination or via placement tests, where appropriate.
Requirements
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 36 | |
| College of Arts & Sciences Requirements | 14 | |
| Humanities Requirements | 54 | |
| Additional Credits for Graduation * | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Bachelor's degrees require a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation.
Recommended General Education Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the following General Education coursework. Diversity courses may also fulfill major or Breadth of Knowledge requirements. Integrated and Applied Learning courses may also fulfill requirements in the major. | ||
| Students are not required to enroll in the specific courses listed below. However, to facilitate successful degree completion, the academic department strongly encourages completion of the following recommendations. | ||
| Academic Foundations | 12 | |
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours | ||
| Introduction to Logic | ||
Speaking: 3 credit hours | ||
Writing: 6 credit hours | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 22 | |
Arts/Humanities: 9 credit hours | ||
| Mythology of Ancient Greece | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Theory & Evidence | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| History of Ancient Philosophy | ||
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours | ||
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours | ||
| Diversity | ||
Domestic Diversity | ||
Global Diversity | ||
| Philosophy of World Religions | ||
| Integrated and Applied Learning | 2 | |
Select one class from one of the following subcategories: | ||
Complex Issues Facing Society | ||
Capstone | ||
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings. | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
College of Arts & Sciences Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Degree requirements in Arts & Sciences include the demonstration of ability to use another language by completion of the second year of a foreign language. | ||
| 2 Year Language Proficiency | 14 | |
101 Beginning I | ||
102 Beginning II | ||
201 Intermediate I | ||
202 Intermediate II | ||
| Survey of Deaf Culture in America (American Sign Language option only) | ||
| Students must also complete a minimum of 40 credits (excluding workshops) consisting of either: | ||
Upper-level (300/400) courses both in and outside of the student’s major; | ||
or other courses outside the major department approved by the student’s major department chair (permission should be obtained prior to enrollment); these may not include workshops | ||
Humanities Requirements
Requirements include earning a minimum of 54 credits, 24 credits of which must be at the 300/400 level, and 18 credits in each of three of the following fields.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities Fields | ||
| Select 18 credits in each of three of the following fields: | 54 | |
| Classics | ||
| Mythology of Ancient Greece | ||
| The Literature of Greece | ||
| The Literature of Rome | ||
Select 9 credits from the following | ||
| Women in Ancient Greece and Rome | ||
| Reading & Research in Classical Studies | ||
| Honors Project in Classics | ||
| Select Topics: Ancient Cultures | ||
| English | ||
Select 18 credits with nine credits of 300/400 level including at least two courses at the 400 level | ||
| History | ||
Select 18 credits with a minimum of 10 credits of 300/400 level course work | ||
| Modern Languages | ||
Composition and Conversation (6 cr) | ||
Literature (6 cr) | ||
Linguistics and Culture-Civilization (6 cr) | ||
| Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Introduction to Logic | ||
Select 9 credits from the following | ||
| Theory & Evidence | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Philosophy of World Religions | ||
| Legal Reasoning | ||
| History of Ancient Philosophy | ||
| History of Medieval Philosophy | ||
| History of Modern Philosophy | ||
| Creative and Dramatic Arts | ||
Select 18 credits non-performance courses in Art (ART) Music (MUSIC) or Theatre (THEA) | ||
| Total Hours | 54 | |