Humanities Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Humanities
Design your path. Connect big ideas. Prepare for what’s next.
The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities at UT Permian Basin is designed for curious, self-motivated students who want to explore the arts, literature, history, communication, culture, and the social sciences through an interdisciplinary degree plan.
Instead of following one traditional major, humanities students work with a faculty advisor to create an individualized plan of study built around their interests, goals, and career path. This flexible degree helps students strengthen skills in critical thinking, research, writing, communication, and cultural understanding; skills that apply across many professions.
Degree Requirements
To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, students must complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours. Program requirements include:
- 42 semester credit hours of Core Curriculum courses.
- Humanities core coursework.
- Upper-division humanities field courses.
- A capstone or senior seminar course.
- All required and elective courses completed with a grade of "C-" or better.
Career Opportunities for Humanities Majors
A degree in humanities prepares students for careers that value communication, analysis, creativity, and an understanding of people and culture.
Graduates may pursue careers in:
- Education
- Military service
- Religious service
- Foreign service
- Civil service
- Law
- Arts and culture
- Counseling
- Public relations and advertising
- Business
Degree Roadmap
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