Master of Arts in Humanities

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. Students who pursue this degree will find it excellent preparation for careers in writing, presenting ideas, and creative problem solving, or they may use it as a classical foundation for the doctoral degree.

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• Related Programs 

  • M.A. in History
  • Graduate Certificate in American Revolution Studies 
  • Graduate Certificate in European History

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  Academic Quality meets Affordable Tuition

  American Military University (AMU) provides quality and affordable online education to U.S. Armed Forces, members of the public safety, service and national security communities, and working adults in a wide range of fields. AMU closely partners with industry organizations and is highly respected by public service, intelligence, homeland security and criminal justice communities for developing curriculum that is relevant to today’s job market. AMU is a member of the regionally accredited American Public University System. Here’s why more than 100,000 students make us their school of choice.

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Everett E. Corum
Program Director
Ph.D.: University of Kansas

Everett E. Corum is the Program Director for the Humanities, Philosophy, and Religion at American Public University System. In additional to well-honed academic administrative and leadership skills, Dr. Corum has created international connectivity programs and original interactive television (ITV) classes. He has worked with actor Matthew Broderick, created international programs with folk musicians in Tallinn, Estonia, and Lille and Lyons, France and has directed several major theatrical productions. He is an expert in curriculum development, producing teacher support materials, and online interactive student activities for students at all levels.

Dr. Corum was awarded a Distance Education Certification from the University of Wisconsin (2001). He has held full time faculty status at the University of Missouri, was the Director of Distance Education at Interlochen Center for the Arts, held the position of Director, ARTSEDGE at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Before his appointment as department chair, he was the Director of Academic Affairs at the University of Phoenix - Maryland Campuses. He was recognized in Who’s Who in American Teachers 1996 and 2000. He has several publications, presentations and grants to his credit. Dr. Corum earned his Ph.D. in Theatre and Media Arts from the University of Kansas in 1990.