$64K Well Compensated
In 2021, bachelor’s degree holders in the humanities had annual median earnings of $64,000. (American Academy of Arts & Sciences’ Humanities Indicators, 2023)
Areas of Interest
Humanities and Culture
Areas of Interest
Humanities and Culture
With a variety of majors, our undergraduate humanities and culture programs prepare students to pursue an array of rewarding careers. Whether you want to learn more about sociology or immerse yourself in Spanish language and literature, our programs are versatile and diverse, allowing all students to find something they are passionate about. By landing internships, studying abroad and meeting professionals in their field of interest, students will refine and reassure their career perspective alongside an in-depth understanding of the world in historical, creative and philosophical senses.
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Our humanities and culture undergraduate programs include a vast variety of majors and minors that allow students to pursue their interests. Regardless of a student’s major, faculty members work with students to choose courses that are tailored to their interests. Some majors, such as English and sociology, allow for students to create a concentrated curriculum tailored to their career aspirations.
Outside of the classroom, students will have the opportunity to land relevant internships, study abroad and partake in on-campus clubs that can help them refine their skills and meet professionals in their field of interest.
Faculty-Led Courses Abroad
Are you interested in teaching? Follow Kerry Deasy '23, MAT '24, an English major, as she travels to Guatemala to learn what their education system is like, and how it varies with the United States.
In the College of Arts and Sciences, learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom. Follow Elyssa Wrubel ’20 as she takes part in a faculty-led anthropology course to Morocco.
Have you wanted to explore new places? Follow Julia Suesser '20, a law and society major, as she travels to Brazil to take part in the Oxford Consortium for Human Rights. This conference brings together a diverse community of scholars and students who work in the fields of anthropology, history, law, philosophy and sociology and immerse them in a dialogue about how human rights issues are contextualized in developing nations like Brazil.
Are you concerned about the future of Earth? Follow Kyra Angileri '21, a sociology major, as she travels to Costa Rica's Earth University, to learn sustainable practices to bring home to Quinnipiac and help the earth.
Centers and Institutes
We have identified specific areas of excellence where our students interact with researchers and professionals at the leading edges of their disciplines. From humanitarian service to entrepreneurism and innovation, our 17 centers and institutes open doors to amazing opportunities for you to intern, study, work and conduct research — both on campus and in countries around the world. That means you'll have the chance to learn from the best minds in their fields.
Albert Schweitzer Institute
The Albert Schweitzer Institute conducts programs that link education, ethics and voluntarism for the sake of creating a more peaceful and sustainable world. A dynamic presence at Quinnipiac, the institute has drawn notable humanitarians both to campus and to its board, and gives students of all majors opportunities to make a positive impact on local and global communities.
Student Spotlight
History-anthropology cluster course helps student develop holistic world view
Rachel Houlihan '22 gained a new lens through which to study history from an intercultural understanding course (I Course) she took combining world history and cultural anthropology.
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English
BA
On Campus
Health, Medicine, and Society
BA
On Campus
Hispanic and Latin American Studies
BA
On Campus
History
BA
On Campus
Individualized Majors
BA
On Campus
Justice and Community Engagement
BA
On Campus
Law in Society
BA
On Campus
Philosophy
BA
On Campus
Sociology
BA
On Campus
Sport and Entertainment Management
BS
On Campus
Minor
Anthropology
Minor
On Campus
Asian Studies
Minor
On Campus
English
Minor
On Campus
Health Equity
Minor
On Campus
Hispanic and Latin American Studies
Minor
On Campus
History
Minor
On Campus
History and Philosophy of Science
Minor
On Campus
Individualized Minor
Minor
On Campus
International Studies
Minor
On Campus
Irish Studies
Minor
On Campus
Italian
Minor
On Campus
Law in Society
Minor
On Campus
Legal Studies
Minor & Certificate
On Campus
Middle Eastern Studies
Minor
On Campus
Philosophy
Minor
On Campus
Spanish
Minor
On Campus
Sports Studies
Minor
On Campus
Women’s and Gender Studies
Minor
On Campus
Undergraduate Certificate
Legal Studies
Minor & Certificate
On Campus
Spanish Language for Medical Professionals
Undergraduate Certificate
Online
Graduate Certificate
Major
English
BA
On Campus
Health, Medicine, and Society
BA
On Campus
Hispanic and Latin American Studies
BA
On Campus
History
BA
On Campus
Individualized Majors
BA
On Campus
Justice and Community Engagement
BA
On Campus
Law in Society
BA
On Campus
Philosophy
BA
On Campus
Sociology
BA
On Campus
Sport and Entertainment Management
BS
On Campus
Minor
Anthropology
Minor
On Campus
Asian Studies
Minor
On Campus
English
Minor
On Campus
Health Equity
Minor
On Campus
Hispanic and Latin American Studies
Minor
On Campus
History
Minor
On Campus
History and Philosophy of Science
Minor
On Campus
Individualized Minor
Minor
On Campus
International Studies
Minor
On Campus
Irish Studies
Minor
On Campus
Italian
Minor
On Campus
Law in Society
Minor
On Campus
Legal Studies
Minor & Certificate
On Campus
Middle Eastern Studies
Minor
On Campus
Philosophy
Minor
On Campus
Spanish
Minor
On Campus
Sports Studies
Minor
On Campus
Women’s and Gender Studies
Minor
On Campus
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We've sorted each of our undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs into 16 unique Areas of Interest. Explore these categories to discover which programs and delivery methods best align with your educational and career goals. As you browse each program, you will learn more about what to expect as a student here at Quinnipiac — from our state-of-the-art facilities and workspaces to the career development and academic advising resources at your disposal.
Business and Finance
Health and Medicine
Physical and Life Sciences
Computing and Technology
Humanities and Culture
Social Sciences
Data and Analytics
Law and Public Policy
Theater and Fine Arts
Education
Marketing and Communications
Visual Arts and Design
Engineering
Nursing
Writing and Journalism
Environment and Sustainability
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