Humanities

Program Level:

Degrees

Department:

Humanities

Institute:

Creative & Communication Arts

College:

NVC

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About the Program

The term "humanities" can be confusing to students and many students wonder what the content of their coursework will include. The humanities are not limited to a particular field but are defined by areas of study that ask the fundamental questions about the human experience and human society. Our humanities classes emphasize an interpretive approach (analytical, critical and/or reflective) to understand the human condition and human culture.

What will I learn?

Studying the humanities enhances the ability to understand your self and society through the study of the languages, philosophies, fine arts, and literature of both Western and non-Western peoples. Many graduates of the program pursue graduate studies in areas of the humanities or in business, law, or the arts. Humanities courses encourage students to think in new and imaginative ways and to evaluate ideas and problems from a broad and critical perspective.

What can I do with this course of study?

Humanities majors also pursue a wide range of career paths including (but not limited to): Community/Organizational Worker, College Faculty, Critic, Journalist, Lawyer, Physician, Public Administrator, Teacher, Writer, Clergy Member, Small Business Owner, Grant Writer, Peace Corps/VISTA worker, Victim Advocate.

What is special about this program?

Our discipline acts as a nexus with other programs of study including Mexican- American Studies and Peace & Conflict Studies. See our Links of Interest below for more information!

Degrees and Certificates
Associate of Arts

Transfer Advising Guides
Classical Studies and Humanities, Humanities Emphasis - AA to BA - The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) 2017-2018 Classical Studies and Humanities, Classical Studies Emphasis - AA to BA - The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) 2017-2018

Careers/Salaries

College/University Faculty

A Humanities undergraduate degree can prepare you to teach at the college or university level after pursuing graduate studies in a variety of areas including history, philosophy, world cultures, American Studies, and literature.

$70,000-$165,00 average college/university professor salary

Source: <https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/university-faculty-salary-SRCH_KO0,18.htm>

Pre-Law

The communication and critical thinking skills you’ll learn pursuing a humanities degree will position you well to apply for law school.

$111,000 average attorney salary-San Antonio

Source: <https://www.indeed.com/career/attorney/salaries/San-Antonio--TX>

High School Teacher

A humanities degree, along with a teacher certification training program, can prepare you for a career as a high school humanities teacher eligible to teach subjects such as literature, human geography, philosophy, and history.