Bachelor of Arts, Humanities Major
Athabasca University · CanadaBachelor's48 monthsENonline
Overview
The Bachelor of Arts (4-year) with a Humanities Major at Athabasca University is designed to enhance critical and creative thinking through a diverse range of social, political, and cultural programs. This liberal arts education aims to broaden perspectives on local and global affairs, encourage community involvement, and prepare students for lifelong learning and various occupations. Specializing in Humanities, students explore expressions of humanity through culture, literature, art, and philosophy, drawing on disciplines like history, literature, and philosophy. The program equips graduates with strong analytical and critical thinking skills, preparing them for independent research and most graduate programs.
Curriculum
The program requires a total of 120 credits. Minimum credits required are 75 at the senior (300 or 400) level, including 18 credits at the 400 level. The Humanities major requires 45 credits, including a minimum of 30 senior-level credits (12 at 400 level). Within the 45 major credits, students must complete 6 credits in a single language other than English at the junior-level or higher. A minimum of 24 credits are required from interdisciplinary core courses, including 6 senior-level credits. Courses include ARHI 201, ARHI 202, CMNS 358, ENGL 255, ENGL 303, ENGL 304, ENGL 308, ENGL 316, ENGL 341, ENGL 423, GLST 308, HIST 371, HIST 372, HIST 373. Students must also complete 96 Arts credits (minimum 18 Humanities, minimum 18 Social Science) and 6 Science credits. A minimum of 30 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University to satisfy residency requirements.
Career outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts (4-year) with a Humanities Major are expected to possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills, preparing them for independent research and most graduate programs. The program aims to foster occupational diversity and lifelong learning.