The Humanities BA at Fairleigh Dickinson University provides you with a comprehensive liberal arts education, fostering critical thinking and interdisciplinary understanding across literature, history, philosophy, and the arts. This undergraduate degree is ideal for students seeking to develop rigorous analytical skills and a nuanced perspective on culture and society, preparing you for diverse intellectual and professional pursuits. You will explore the characteristic methods of various humanities disciplines, culminating in an introductory course on research methodologies and a senior capstone seminar for intensive, interdisciplinary study.
You will study this Bachelor of Arts degree full-time on campus over four years, engaging with a curriculum that requires 36 credits for the major, including foundational courses and a wide range of electives across disciplines like Art History, Cinema Studies, History, Literature, and Philosophy. The program offers opportunities for practical experience through an approved internship, counting towards your electives. You will graduate with strong research, writing, and analytical abilities, well-prepared for careers in fields such as law, education, communications, and public service, or for further postgraduate study.