Humanities

Mission

Students in the Humanities acquire knowledge of the artistic, behavioral, and intellectual traditions that have shaped life across the globe. In this process, students develop appreciation for the diversity of cultures as expressed through art, literature, media, world languages, history, philosophy, and religion. Furthermore, students in the Humanities develop the ability to write and think critically, to use writing and research skills appropriate to the disciplines, to engage in the evaluation of primary sources, and to use technology appropriate to the field. The faculty in the Humanities believes that students, through their studies and interaction with other students and the faculty, develop the capacity to make informed choices based upon an examination of their values and beliefs and forge for themselves personal traits that fill their life with order, meaning, and purpose.