The Division of the Humanities serves as a catalyst to all areas and departments within the School of Arts and Sciences and assumes leadership for the cultural life of the University both on and off campus. Academically, the division encompasses the disciplines concerned with human thought and culture. Studies in the humanities improve and enhance the implementation of ideas and creative expression.

The Division of Humanities includes the Departments of Art, English, Foreign Languages, History, Music, and Religion and Philosophy. Each department offers majors that prepare students to help design and influence human values and behavior. Upon graduation, humanities majors can pursue careers as philosophers, teachers, writers, artists, fashion designers, choreographers, linguists, and filmmakers, among other choices. The undergraduate courses in humanities partially fulfill the University’s General Education Core requirements.