This major supports the coordinate mission by fostering a unified liberal arts curriculum, leading students to a better understanding of the complexities of the human condition. The major provides a strong basis for graduate work in any area of the humanities, and is a useful preparation for careers in public affairs, foreign service, international business, the media and the arts. A student who intends to major in the humanities should confer with a member of the humanities advisory council as early as possible. The humanities major offers concentrations in classical studies, medieval studies modern European studies. International studies courses, literature courses in foreign languages, the history research seminar and other suitable courses can be substituted with approval of the chair of the advisory council.
Language study is important for the student of the humanities.
Each student is required to take a foreign language through the fourth semester or its equivalent.