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Humanities

Digressions Magazine

Digressions is the student-run literary magazine sponsored by the Division of Humanities. Students are encouraged to submit original works of poetry, short fiction, artwork and photography for consideration in the magazine, which is published yearly in the winter semester.

Performing and Visual Arts

The Division of Humanities in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences presents theatre, dance, music, and other artistic productions to complement academic majors and courses.

Humanities Major

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The humanities major is an individualized, student-designed program of study for students who wish to gain a broad background in various liberal arts disciplines such as the arts, history, literature, political studies, philosophy, theatre, and interdisciplinary studies. Students develop and pursue an individualized course of study with the support and approval of faculty, and are encouraged to undertake one or more minors along with the major. The courses in this major aid students in developing analytic and communication skills, aesthetic responsiveness, moral imagination, and intellectual integrity.

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

  1. Critically analyze theories and arguments;
  2. Synthesize materials from selected humanities disciplines;
  3. 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