Humanities (B.A.) Academic Course Map
The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities (HUMN) at CU ֲý is an interdisciplinary degree program that allows students to combine different fields of study from all the disciplines of the humanities as well as from the social sciences (in particular, anthropology, ethnic studies, psychology, sociology, women and gender studies). This major especially encourages students to develop their interdisciplinary interests in fields of cultural and humanistic expression such as literature, art, music, film, philosophy, history, modern media, religion and contemporary critical practice and theory.
Over the course of their studies, Humanities majors acquire a thorough knowledge of arts and culture while developing rigorous critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills that will prepare them for a wide variety of careers. The innovative adaptability and independence of thought our students develop make them valuable employees, conscientious citizens, and life-long arts enthusiasts. The Humanities major prepares for a number of fields and positions, including grant writing, web design, education, journalism, communication, social or public service, museum or library work, and more (in public, private, and non-profit sectors). There are also research positions in a wide variety of fields. Moreover, many majors go on to graduate studies, including law school and medical school.
Admission Requirements
Students who begin at a Colorado Community College can transfer directly to CU ֲý to finish their degree in any of the programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.Please see the CU ֲý College of Arts & Sciences’Colorado Community College webpagefor more information detailed information admissionsrequirements for students transferingfrom a Colorado Community College.
Transfer Recommendations
To graduate in a 4-year time frame, it is important that students follow the recommended schedule. Students who wish to continue their education at the community college beyond the number of credits specified below should explore with both community college and CU ֲý staff how their graduation timeline, COF stipend, and financial aid will be affected.
Suggested Four-Year Course Plan for the Humanities (HUMN) major
This is a suggested guide of coursework only and is subject to change. Always consult your academic advisor for graduation planning purposes.Depending on a student’s situation, a different plan might be more applicable.
Community College (first two years)
Fall Semester 1
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
| MAT 1240 | Mathematics for the Liberal Arts (GT-MA1) | 3 |
One of the following HUM courses:
| 3 | |
| Guaranteed Transfer History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| Transfer Elective (not HUM)* | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 1
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
| One HUM (GT-AH2) course from the list in Fall Semester 1, but no more than two total HUM courses | 3 | |
| Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1, GT-AH3, GT-AH4) (not HUM) | 3 | |
| Transfer elective (not HUM) | 3 | |
| Transfer elective (not HUM) | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Fall Semester 2
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| 2nd Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course - different category than 1st(not HUM) | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2 or GT-SS3) | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 |
| Transfer Electives (not HUM) | 5 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 2
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 1250 OR COM 2300 | Interpersonal Communication (GT-SS3) OR Intercultural Communication (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2 or GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Guaranteed Transfer Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1 or GT-SC2) | 3 | |
| Transfer Electives (not HUM) | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Total credits at community college: 60
Completion of the four semesters of coursework above fulfills the requirements for a general Associateof Arts Degree at all Colorado community colleges and will fulfill the General Education requirements at CU ֲý.
CU ֲý (last two years)
Fall Semester 3
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Take two of the following courses
| 6 | |
| HUMN 2000 | Methods and Approaches to the Humanities | 3 |
| Outside Area of Study (if necessary)** | 3 | |
| Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 3
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Upper-Division HUMN Major course | 3 |
| Upper-Division HUMN Major course | 3 |
| Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| Outside Area of Study(Upper Division) | 3 |
| Outside Area of Study(Upper Division) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Fall Semester 4
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Public, Practical or Creative Humanities Major Course | 3 |
| Upper-Division HUMN Major course | 3 |
| Upper-Division HUMN Major course | 3 |
| Outside Area of Study(Upper Division) | 3 |
| Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 4
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Upper-Division HUMN Major course | 3 |
| Upper-Division HUMN Major course | 3 |
| Outside Area of Study(Upper Division) | 3 |
| Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Total credits at CU ֲý: 60
Completion of all eight semesters of coursework listed above fulfills the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Humanities at CU ֲý.
*For transfer electives CU ֲý recommends taking gtPathways courses in any GT-AH areaor in GT-HI1 or GT-SS3, especially in the arts and humanities (ART, DAN, FRE, HIS, JPN, LIT, MUS, PHI, SPA, THE) and the qualitative social sciences (ANT, COM, ETH, PSY, SOC, WST) as these courses could potentially count toward the HUMN major’s required “Outside Area of Study.”
**The HUMN major requires the completion of 12 credits in an “Outside Area of Study,” which is usually a 2nd major, a minor, or a certificate. The number of Outside Area of Study courses a student needs to take at CU ֲý can vary depending on how many of their community college transfer electives and/or gtPathways courses can count toward this requirement.