Humanities (B.A.)

Designed to Educate Both Heart and Mind

The courses comprised in this major develop a student's ability to understand, interpret, and evaluate complex texts, articulate clearly their thinking, make effective judgments, and solve problems. Humanities majors have interests in writing, literature, language, philosophy, history, and art. Endorsing the study of the humanities, President Gordon B. Hinckley said, "It gives an aspect of living that is essential. You need technology. You need professions. You need all those things, but we need the heart also, and the humanities speak to the heart, to men's aspirations for the good and the beautiful."

> "My degree taught me how to balance the demands of completing challenging work on a deadline, thriving in team/group environments, and ensuring that I think critically about the best possible way of completing a task. Both in working after undergrad and in law school, my degree has continued to fuel my passion for learning."

TRAVIS M.,
BYU-I GRADUATE

## Highlighted Career Paths

Graduates with a degree in Humanities have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

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Museum Curator/Archivist

A museum curator/archivist collects and retrieves artifacts to display in museums and galleries. They spend time researching special collections and helping people learn about their rich history.

Journalist

Journalists research the news and write compelling stories for a specific audience. They create content for mediums like the internet, magazines, newspapers, etc. Journalists can work for a company/organization or be self-employed.

Law

The skillset gained from a humanities degree applies to the law (attorney, law clerk, and paralegal). This degree helps students become well-rounded in people, culture, literature, and art. It helps students learn to reason better and use critical thinking under high pressure.

Business Manager

Business managers are responsible for helping grow and maintain a successful business. They understand the aspect of teamwork through building relationships with customers and clients. They learn to work under high stress and properly handle conflict.

Marketing

A marketing specialist works to create several means of communication to portray a specific message to a desired audience. These methods include blogging, digital advertising, photography, branding, etc. A humanities degree can help students in marketing by providing a broader understanding of the arts, literature, and the people to whom their messages are targeted.

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## Getting Started in this degree

If you are interested in Humanities, start with one of the following major-specific courses

HUM105 - Designing Your Life in the Humanities I

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HUM110 - Introduction to the Humanities

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4-Year Plan

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