Humanities Bachelor's Degree

AT A GLANCE

120 credits
Transfer up to 90 credits
All courses are available online
Select on-site and hybrid courses available

TUITION

$250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)

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Gain an understanding of the world through a comparative study of the ideas and values of cultures.

Explore how individuals and groups understand their existence, their place within their cultures, and their responsibility to others and their shared communities for a bachelor’s degree in humanities from University of Maryland Global Campus. The program offers real-world applications, a solid base of critical thinking on which to build a career or pursue further study, and a unique perspective on cultural and intellectual heritage.

Courses
Requirements

Total Credits Required: 120

Required Major Courses: 30
Required Major Capstone Course: 3
General Education Courses: 41
Minor and Elective Courses: 46

Required Major Core Courses

(3 Credits, HUMN 100)

(3 Credits, PHIL 100)

(3 Credits, PHIL 140)

(3 Credits, HIST 115)
or (3 Credits, HIST 116)
or (3 Credits, HIST 141)
or (3 Credits, HIST 142)

(3 Credits, MUSC 210)
or any level MUSC course

(3 Credits, ARTH 372)
or any upper-level ARTH course

(3 Credits, PHIL 304)
or any upper-level PHIL course

(3 Credits, HUMN 351)
or any upper-level HUMN course

(3 Credits, PHIL 349)
or any upper-level PHIL course

(3 Credits, ENGL 406)
or any upper-level ENGL course

Required Major Capstone Course

(3 Credits, HUMN 495)

_{* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive}

Bachelor's General Education Requirements