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Department of Humanities

Master critical thinking and communication, engage in cross-disciplinary studies, and appreciate human intellectual and political achievements. Develop digital skills and understand civic and social responsibility in a global context, all through flexible course delivery modes tailored to your learning preferences. 

ºÚÁϵ¼º½’s Department of Humanities offers a unique blend of interdisciplinary studies, minors, and core curriculum courses designed to broaden your intellectual horizons and sharpen your skills. Our Interdisciplinary Studies major lets you create customized degree programs from a wide range of disciplines, ensuring your education aligns perfectly with your interests and career goals. Minors allow you to explore areas outside your primary field, enriching your academic experience. 

We emphasize the integration of emergent technologies and digital skills, preparing you for the demands of the modern workforce. Our courses are flexible in delivery, including in-person, remote synchronous (Zoom), online (asynchronous), and hybrid formats, allowing you to learn in a way that suits your lifestyle. Engage with subjects that matter in today’s world, from creative expression and imagination to civic and social responsibility, all within a diverse, multicultural, and global context. 

Degrees & Certificates

Explore our dynamic degrees and certificates in the Department of Humanities, which combine English, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Studies. Hone critical thinking, communication, and digital skills while engaging in cross-disciplinary studies and preparing for a global, multicultural world. 

Minors

Minors can add extra value to your degree, boosting your professional appeal to employers and offering a key differentiator if you plan to pursue graduate and postgraduate degrees.

Alumni Voices

Alumnus Mohammad Tariq Jamal (B.S. ‘18) Interdisciplinary Studies

This program has so much to offer. With my degree in interdisciplinary studies, I am able to do my master’s in engineering, computer science, or go to medical school.

Mohammad Tariq Jamal (B.S. ‘18)
Interdisciplinary Studies

About Our Faculty 

Our dedicated faculty in the Department of Humanities are experienced scholars and passionate educators ready to guide your academic journey.  

Faculty

Our faculty members bring diverse expertise fostering an environment of critical thinking, creativity, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Faculty Accomplishments

Jonathan Goldman, Ph.D., chaired a panel and was a speaker at the XXIX International James Joyce Symposium, held June 14-19, 2024, at the University of Glasgow. He also served as a member of the safety team established to help ensure equitable treatment for all conference delegates.

College News 

Portraits of Kevin Law and Krishnan Kumar

2026 Honorary Degree Recipients

Kevin S. Law, executive vice president and partner at TRITEC Development Group, and Krishan Kumar, M.D., an NYITCOM clinical professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine, will receive honorary degrees at ºÚÁϵ¼º½â€™s 65th commencement.

Talia Lilikakis and Robert Alexander working at a computer

Student Wins Best Presentation in Puerto Rico

Life sciences/osteopathic medicine student Talia Lilikakis traveled to Puerto Rico for the Annual Meeting of the Society of Thoracic Radiology, where she won Best Student Oral Scientific Presentation.

Portrait of Michael Izady

Understanding Sanctuary Cities

Teaching Assistant Professor Michael Izady, Ph.D., led a Dean’s Digital Café conversation about sanctuary cities.

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Promoting Early Engagement in Research

ºÚÁϵ¼º½ recently completed the ninth year of its Mini-Research Grants Awards program to encourage high school students to pursue STEM fields.

Portrait of Hesham Tawfeek

Reversing Bone Loss After Spinal Cord Injury

People with spinal cord injury may lose up to 41 percent of their bone mass in the first year. A new study by the College of Arts and Sciences’ Hesham Tawfeek, MBBCh, seeks to repair this damage.

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Beyond the Human Machine

Biology student Justin Tin seeks to understand what’s running “under the hood” in the human body so he can someday help prevent patients from suffering physiological changes.

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Keep Exploring

The Department of Humanities offers dynamic programs that hone your critical thinking and communication skills, engage your creativity, and prepare you for a global, multicultural world.