For students who refuse to be defined by a single subject. Florida Southern's BA in Humanities lets you explore broadly across art, English, music, philosophy, religion, and theatre, then go deep in two disciplines, designing a degree around the questions that matter most to you.
The humanities endow students with the critical thinking and communication skills that equip them for life.
Florida Southern College's BA in Humanities offers students the opportunity to pursue two goals at once: a broad immersion across the humanities — art, communication, English, foreign languages, music, philosophy, religion, and theatre — and a deeper study in two of these disciplines. Students work with their advisors to tailor a course of study that emphasizes their interests while acquiring a broad base of knowledge and skills.
It is a degree designed for students who refuse to be defined by a single subject, and who understand that the most meaningful questions in life rarely fit inside one department. Humanities graduates emerge as well-rounded, insightful thinkers prepared for graduate school, professional settings, and careers in law, education, ministry, the arts, journalism, business, and far beyond.
Explore the perspectives of and interrelationships between disciplines that have shaped human culture and thought across centuries. Choose your two areas of deeper focus and build a degree that reflects who you are and where you want to go.
All freshman applicants to Florida Southern Colleges full-time degree programs must submit the following information:
Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy. Submit:
If transferring fewer than 24 credits, also include your official high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores.
Learn More about transfer admissionsThe BA in Humanities begins with broad exposure across the humanities, drawing on courses in art history, communication, English, foreign languages, music, philosophy, religion, and theatre. Students then select two of these disciplines for deeper, concentrated study, developing genuine expertise alongside their broader foundation.
The program offers more flexibility in course selection than many other majors, making it an excellent fit for students who want to design a degree around their specific intellectual interests. It is also an ideal second major for students already pursuing another field, since the Humanities major overlaps naturally with several other disciplines across FSC's curriculum.
Core areas of study include:
Humanities graduates pursue careers across a remarkable range of fields. The critical thinking, effective communication, and interdisciplinary problem-solving skills developed through the program are valued everywhere. Within six months of graduating, 98.6% of FSC students are employed or in graduate school.
The ability to think logically, argue persuasively, and communicate clearly makes Humanities graduates strong candidates for law school, foreign service, intelligence research, immigration and customs work, and roles in government and public administration. FSC's interdisciplinary foundation prepares you for the full range of careers where analytical rigor and cross-cultural communication matter most.
Museums, archives, cultural institutions, and arts organizations depend on professionals with the broad humanistic knowledge that this degree develops. Career paths include museum director, archivist, librarian, cultural officer, and UNESCO official, among others.
Humanities graduates bring an interdisciplinary perspective to teaching and educational administration at every level, from secondary classrooms to university administration. FSC's program provides the broad foundation needed for graduate study in education, literature, philosophy, and related fields.
Clear writing, cultural awareness, and analytical reading are the foundation of careers in journalism, editing, translation, and communications. Humanities graduates are equipped to bring nuance and depth to the stories and messages that shape public discourse, as editors, interpreters, translators, and communications professionals.
For students drawn to careers in service, the Humanities degree provides the philosophical, theological, and humanistic foundation that sustains meaningful work in ministry, social work, public health administration, and organizations like the Peace Corps and VISTA.
Head to Ireland, Spain, or Japan. Intern with a local government office or cultural institution. The Humanities major encourages you to apply the knowledge and communication skills you have acquired through internships, study abroad, and every opportunity that takes you beyond the classroom.
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Students interested in the Humanities major should contact the Department of Religion and Philosophy. Our team is happy to answer questions about the BA in Humanities and help you explore how this flexible, interdisciplinary degree can be a fit for your goals.
The humanities are not just a major — they are a way of engaging with the world. Take your next step toward a BA in Humanities at Florida Southern College.
