A Global Education for Real Life Starts Here
Graduates of the University of Arizona College of Humanities are sought after and secure employment in all industries. Here you will learn the skills that employers really want and that will help you compete in the global economy.
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Meet Madison
Madison is balancing her career plans with a degree in Applied Humanities and Law at the University of Arizona.
Meet Sofia
Sofia connects her family history with future opportunity through a dual degree in Italian and science.
Meet Alex
With Spanish as his first language, Alex is committed to broadening his language skills to help improve health care for underserved communities.
Meet Anaïs
Anaïs thrives in the Chinese Language program, making connections beyond the classroom and sharpening her interpersonal skills for a future career in translation.
You x 2
Double Major / Dual Degree
Did you know that you can choose more than one major at the University of Arizona? Many of our students do just that. And our alumni often credit their humanities studies to their success.
Your Lab: The World
humanities abroad programs
Every student deserves a global experience, and we're committed to helping you get there. Deepen your degree on our faculty-led programs in more than 12 countries.
Fund Your Future
Scholarships + More
Balance your studies with generous support exclusive to Humanities students. All new students get priority consideration for our Fearless Scholars program, which awards you up to $5K at graduation.
Talk to me about your future humanities degree.
We welcome you to our close-knit community here at the University of Arizona College of Humanities. Let's create a plan that works for you.
12 Humanities Majors
Choose from a wide range of majors in languages, literatures and cultures and real-world degree options.
Africana Studies
An interdisciplinary major, a minor in hip-hop cultures, and a leader in online education and digital humanities
Applied Humanities
A transdisciplinary education combining humanities with professional skills in twelve study areas
Classics
Examines the languages, literatures, cultures, art, and history of the ancient Mediterranean world and their ongoing global impact.
East Asian Studies
Chinese and Japanese majors may choose either the Language or the Cultural emphasis. Advanced Korean is also offered.
French
The long-standing (and ever-popular) French program consists of two tracks: French Language, Literatures & Cultures or French & Francophone Studies.
Interdisciplinary Studies
A multidisciplinary course of study with options in six interest areas.
German Studies
The 7th largest German program in the U.S. familiarizes students with the language as well as the cultures and histories of German-speaking communities.
Italian
The largest Italian program in the U.S. consists of two tracks, Italian Language & Literature or Italian Studies.
Religious Studies
Provides students with a broad understanding of the human pursuit of meaning with a specialized major for students pursuing careers in healthcare.
Russian & Slavic Studies
The fourth largest Russian program in the U.S. develops competence in Russian language, awareness of cultural traditions, and an understanding of literature and the arts.
Spanish & Portuguese
Offers students a variety of tracks that employ cutting-edge approaches to language acquisition, cultural exploration and linguistic investigation.
World Literature
Gives students the opportunity to combine intensive foreign language study with their interests in ancient and modern literatures.
Meet More of Our Students
Meet Bryce
With her Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies for Health Professionals, Bryce hopes to communicate with her future patients with both cultural and emotional understanding.
Meet Scarlett
By deepening her understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures, Scarlett aspires to lead by example and put meaningful change into motion in society.
Meet Zaina
Zaina enjoys immersing herself in culture and connects deeply with her Korean language studies, growing into a thoughtful and versatile communicator.
Meet Adri
Adri is curating her future with majors in Classics and Anthropology, bringing her humanities skills to life through her work at the Arizona State Museum.
Meet Marilyn
Marilyn thrives on the challenge of studying Russian and has found support and encouragement within a welcoming community of scholars here.
Meet Noah
As he works toward a future career practicing medicine, Noah is gaining fluency in Japanese and studying dance as a language of movement.
Meet Jennifer
By pursuing studies in Spanish and Portuguese, Jennifer builds meaningful connections on campus while using her language skills to serve the wider community.
Meet Blayne
With majors in Religious Studies, Physiology, and Biochemistry, Blayne aspires to be a compassionate clinician, able to empathize with and care for the whole person.
Meet Mely
Enriched by study abroad trips in Ecuador and Brazil, Mely plans to blend her studies in Spanish and Portuguese with environmental science to protect vital ecosystems.