Humanities Program
Embrace the knowledge of the world around you.
Do you find yourself learning about pieces of music, a book you read, or an art piece you saw? If you answered yes, then a degree in humanities might be the fit for you. Students of humanities learn to examine the common issues, ideas, and themes across cultures. As a humanities major, you will spend time immersed in broad fields of knowledge including languages, literature, art, music, philosophy, and religion.
Why Humanities at UTPB?
CAREERS
Gain skills that employers are looking for
SKILLS
Critical thinking, problem solving, and relationship building binds communities together
Quick Fact
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Why should I study humanities?
Humanities students at UTPB will develop skills needed to think and reason critically. Students will also learn to communicate effectively and process art and literature from a variety of prospectives.
Students who seek an understanding of the arts, literature, and social sciences choose humanities as a major. At UTPB, students will work closely with their faculty advisor to create an individualized plan of study.
What are my job prospects?
Many humanities students will find themselves learning a variety of skills that can transfer into any career paths including:
- Travel Agent
- Event Organizer
- Writer
- Public Relations
- Artist
- Advertising/Sales
- Event Organizer
What industry-specific skills will I learn?
Humanities students learn transferable skills for any career path. The skills you will learn include:
- Critical-Thinking
- Written and Oral Communication
- Personal and Social Responsibility
- Quantitative and Empirical Reasoning
- Teamwork
