The Master of Arts in Humanities is based on the great ideas, works, and thinkers that have defined civilization as embodied in the “great books” tradition established at the University of Chicago and now in use at other leading institutions such as the University of Notre Dame, Boston University, and Columbia University. The curriculum addresses humankind’s fundamental topics through study of courses in humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning outcomes objectives, the Master of Arts in Humanities also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. With reference to each of the respective areas of humanities, graduates in this degree program will be able to:
Research, Thinking, and Writing - Critically analyze literary works for their contribution to the body of human knowledge.
- Articulate written positions on ideas that stem from the great works of human thought.
- Apply classical logic to historical and contemporary issues of human behavior, society, and civilization.
Advanced Knowledge of the Great Works - Examine the human experience from multidimensional perspectives from antiquity to modern times through examination of the leading authors and works of each age.
- Analyze the origins and implications of the concept of individualism as it applies in concepts of tradition, power, society, and culture.
- Use advanced science and social science knowledge, methods, and logic to inform and influence scientific and/or social processes and structures.
Degree Program Requirements
Core Courses (18 semester hours)
RC610 / HUM 500 - Humanities: Research, Study, and Use
OC610 / HUM 510 - The Ancient World
OC611 / HUM 520 - Antiquity and Medieval World
OC612 / HUM 530 - The Renaissance
OC613 / OC544 / HUM 540 - The Enlightenment to Modern World I / Beginnings of the Enlightenment
OC614 / OC545 / HUM 541 - The Enlightenment to Modern World II / Enlightenment and the Modern World
Major Courses (Select 12 semester hours)
Students must take 4 courses among those listed below and must include two courses in both Natural Science and Social Sciences.
Natural Science Courses
OC615 / HUM 550 - Evolution of Earth and Universe
OC616 / HUM 551 - Evolution of Life and Intelligence Social Sciences Courses
OC617 / OC563 / HUM 560 - Society and the World I
OC618 / OC564 / HUM 561 - Society and the World II / Society, Class and Wealth
OC619 / OC571 / HUM 570 - Individual and the World I / The Individual in Society
OC620 / OC572 / HUM 571 - Individual and World II / Individuals, Societies, and the Spirit
Graduate Electives (Select 6 semester hours)
From other courses not taken to meet required, core, or major requirements. Students who elect to pursue a thesis in lieu of a comprehensive exam will only need to take 3 semester hours to fulfill the elective requirement.
End of Program Requirement - OC701 / HUM700 - Comprehensive Examination: Humanities Taken once all other degree requirements have been met.
OR
OC702 / HUM 701 - Master’s Capstone Seminar in Humanities - The Master’s Capstone Seminar option includes a thesis, or a major research project or paper in lieu of the final comprehensive examination, which has no credit hours. Those who elect this option may reduce their electives by three semester hours to accommodate the seminar option credit. This option is desirable for those students who wish to focus on specific subject matter of an interdisciplinary nature or who would like to continue their education at a higher level. Those who elect the Master’s Capstone Seminar option may reduce their electives by three hours to accommodate the capstone seminar option credit. Total Hours: 36 semester hours
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