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Think, Create, Communicate

The humanities are central to who we are as human beings and have the most adaptable degrees in the job market.

We study and interpret the human experience, from history, ethics, language, and literature to current cultural and marketing trends. Our majors are not only boundless thinkers but also experts at creating content and communicating it.

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careers

Our degrees prepare you for a variety of rewarding careers and equip you with the skills you'll need for jobs of the future.

Humanities graduates work in a multitude of sectors, from public education to Fortune 500 companies, and are successful in these careers and many more:

  • Copywriters and Editors
  • International Business Developers
  • Intelligence Analysts
  • Lawyers and Paralegals
  • Librarians, Archivists, and Curators
  • Marketing Consultants
  • Politicians and Lobbyists
  • Researchers
  • Teachers
  • Theologians
  • Translators
  • Web Content Strategists and Writers

Choose from diverse programs and degrees.

We give you the freedom to tailor your degree to your career goals—and help you choose the best path to realize them. Along the way, we encourage interdisciplinary learning for a well-rounded educational experience. Explore how our programs and degree options will shape your time at UWG and make you the best fit for a wide range of positions in today's workforce.

Programs

Minors

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Choose one of our many minors to complement your major and give you an edge in the workforce. Each minor is 15 to 18 credit hours and can be applied to most majors at UWG.

Certificates

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Fast track your future with one of our exciting and career-oriented certificates. For only 12 to 15 credit ours, certificates will give you expertise in a specialized subject area to leverage your chosen career. Seamlessly earn an embedded certificate alongside your major or choose a stand-alone or post-baccalaureate certificate for an additional concentration.

Scholarship Opportunities

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Scholarship Opportunities

The School of Humanities has many established scholarships to assist you as an admitted student. For information, please consult your areas of interest and review the qualifications: