Humanities Focus Area
Students focusing in the Humanities gain strong intellectual and interpersonal skills that position them for success in numerous fields. They often advance in their careers rapidly because they are trained to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems—skills employers cite as some of the most important qualities in the people they hire. They are well-prepared for careers in education, communication, human relations, research, legal fields, and writing. Students focusing in the Humanities also gain a strong sense of personal and social responsibility which prepares them to deal with the complexities of today’s workplace and world.
Students not ready to declare a specific major can choose to be in Exploratory Humanities until they have decided on a specific humanities major. Click the button below to view the Exploratory Humanities Program Map.
Major Exploration Resources
There are two ways to view degree requirements for our majors:
- Georgia Southern’s Academic Catalog
- Curriculum Sheets or Program Maps, which allow you to track your progress as you complete degree requirements
Students can discuss major exploration with their academic advisor, and our Office of Career & Professional Development also has many resources to assist students with Major and Career Exploration.
Majors
Communication Studies, BS
This program provides students with an experiential learning environment in which they can develop critical understanding, appreciation, and strategic application of the symbolizing processes which form and mobilize human activity. Students will develop skills in oral communication, interpersonal communication, teamwork, analysis, flexibility and written communication. By enhancing your sense of personal worth and fostering your ability to solve problems, graduates will be ready for the challenges and opportunities of an increasingly international/intercultural marketplace.
Campus: Statesboro, Armstrong
English, BA
With a degree in English, you will become an incisive, culturally responsive writer and critical thinker. You’ll learn how to effectively communicate with different audiences by skillfully interpreting language and producing engaging content. With options for specialized concentrations or a broad approach, you can tailor the major to your career goals. The field of English covers a range of disciplines: creative writing, cultural studies, film studies, linguistics, literature, professional & technical writing, and rhetoric & composition.
Campus: Statesboro, Armstrong, Online
History, BA
History is often associated with careers in law, public service, teaching, and the academic world, but is valuable in almost any professional setting. Students learn to conduct independent research, to analyze and integrate large amounts of information, and to present ideas in clear and logical writing.
Campus: Statesboro, Armstrong, Online
Interdisciplinary Studies, BIS
The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program at Georgia Southern University provides opportunities for students who are interested in combining a liberal arts background with a measure of specialization. The degree – offered on-campus or online – offers a solid core curriculum program along with the freedom to choose from a variety of concentrations.
Campus: Statesboro, Armstrong, Liberty, Online
Multimedia Film & Production, BS
The Multimedia Film Production program prepares students for the field of electronic communications in a holistic manner. With media convergence in full bloom, the various information and entertainment industries have more in common than ever before. Today’s graduates need to be creative, entrepreneurial, skilled and broadly educated. Georgia Southern provides students with hands-on instruction in script writing, audio and video production, announcing, and more in its state-of-the-art industry facilities.
Campus: Statesboro
Multimedia Journalism, BS
Journalists inform the public about current events; local, state, and international issues; and the actions of public officials, corporate executives, special interest groups, and others in power. This program will teach you about a wide range of journalism, including newspapers, magazines, online publications, broadcasting, and more.
Campus: Statesboro
Philosophy, BA
Requires students to learn views held by various philosophers and by doing so, excel in understanding principal points from complex material, evaluate the soundness of the arguments involved and, most importantly, justify their own position on any given topic. These skills are extremely valuable to employers from a variety of fields and professions.
Campus: Statesboro, Armstrong
Public Relations, BS
This field entails communicating to the public the value, services, products, or mission of an organization or business. Public relations involve soliciting new business, plus special events, media use, public speaking, fundraising, programming, research, and writing/editing.
Campus: Statesboro
World Languages & Cultures, BA
Students will gain mastery in their choice of Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, or Spanish for the Professions (online) languages, along with career-valuable cultural training and sensitivity.
Campus: Statesboro, Armstrong, Online (languages vary by campus)
Last updated: 9/18/2024