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Graduates of the University of Arizona College of Humanities are sought after and secure employment in all industries. Here you will learn the skills that employers really want and that will help you compete and advance your career in the global economy.
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An understanding of languages, literatures and culture will open your mind to a world of opportunities.
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Applied Humanities
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Italian
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Spanish & Portuguese
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Classics
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Humanities Majors
Applied Humanities
The Applied Humanities major offers students a transdisciplinary education combining humanities with professional skills in six study areas: Business Administration, Fashion Studies, Game Studies, Public Health, Rural Leadership & Renewal, Spatial Organization & Design Thinking. Learn more >
Africana Studies
The Africana Studies Program offers an interdisciplinary major, a minor in hip-hop cultures, and internships and study abroad opportunities. The program is a leader in online education and digital humanities. learn more >
Classics
The Classics major examines the languages, literatures, cultures, art, history, religion, and material remains of the ancient Mediterranean world and their ongoing global impact. Learn more >
East Asian Studies
Chinese and Japanese majors may choose either the Language emphasis, focusing on verbal and written communication, or Culture emphasis, focusing on tradition and transformation in the world’s second largest economy. Advanced Korean is also offered. Learn more >
French
The long-standing (and ever-popular) French program consists of two tracks, French Language, Literatures & Cultures, focusing on the acquisition of language skills and cultural competency, or French & Francophone Studies, with advanced courses taught in English. Learn more >
General Studies
The program is a multidisciplinary course of study with options in six interest areas: Arts, Media, & Entertainment; Economy & Industry; Global & Intercultural Understanding; Science, Technology, Health, & Society; Social Behavior & Human Understanding; Sports & Society. Learn more >
German Studies
The German Studies major is designed to familiarize students with the German language as well as the cultures and histories of German-speaking communities. It’s the 7th largest German program in the U.S. Learn more >
Italian
The largest Italian program in the U.S. consists of two tracks, Italian Language & Literature, focusing on the acquisition of language skills and cultural competency, or Italian Studies, with advanced courses taught in English. Learn more >
Religious Studies
The Religious Studies major provides students with a broad understanding of human diversity, the complexities of social and cultural systems of thought, and the human pursuit of meaning. Learn more >
Russian & Slavic Studies
The Russian major is designed to develop competence in Russian language, awareness of cultural traditions, and an understanding of literature and the arts. It’s the fourth largest Russian program in the U.S. Learn more >
Spanish & Portuguese
One of the largest Spanish programs in the country, offering students a variety of tracks that employ cutting-edge approaches to language acquisition, cultural exploration and linguistic investigation. Learn more >
World Literature
The World Literature major gives students the opportunity to combine intensive foreign language study with their interests in ancient and modern literatures based on regions, nations, or topical studies. Learn more >
