Humanities Major
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The Dining Room by A.R. Gurney
November 14–22, 2008
Ars Flores: Young Artists Concerto Competition Finals
Saturday November 22, 2008
"Test Prep/Test Skills" Workshop
Thursday December 4, 2008
Description
The humanities major is a student-designed individualized program of study for students wishing to gain a broad background in the various disciplines included in the liberal arts, such as the arts, history, literature, political studies, philosophy, theatre, and interdisciplinary studies. The courses in this major aid students in developing analytical and communication skills, aesthetic responsiveness, moral imagination, and intellectual integrity.
The humanities major is offered during the day and evening on NSU’s main campus.
Learning Outcomes
A successful humanities graduate is expected to
- Critically analyze theories and arguments;
- Synthesize materials from selected humanities disciplines;
- Evaluate the role of the humanities in expressing human experience.
Dual Admissions Option
Please refer to Dual Admissions Web site for additional information.
Career Opportunities
A humanities degree can open doors to a variety of career opportunities. The program's interdisciplinary nature prepares humanities majors for opportunities in many fields. Among the corporations and organizations that favor humanities majors, according to Liberal Arts Career News:
- Information Resources
- MCI Communications
- R.R. Donnelley & Sons, Co.
- Sunrise Medical, Inc.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Hospitality Franchise Systems, Inc.
- Kay-Bee Toy & Hobby Shop, Inc.
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc
