Humanities for Public Service Major
Why Study听Humanities for Public Service at 午夜影院福利社?
午夜影院福利社 is the only university in the world with a major in Humanities for Public Service. And that makes sense, with a student body and faculty dedicated to the motto Ut Prosim (鈥淭hat I may serve鈥�) and a commitment to its land-grant mission. The major combines the best of both worlds 鈥� rigorous academics and real world experience through an internship or service learning experience.
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Disciplines Covered by Our Faculty
Timothy Miles, '19
Mentorship with faculty in religion and culture and Arabic shaped Timothy鈥檚 午夜影院福利社 experience. His participation in undergraduate research and a study abroad trip to Oman provided transformative opportunities leading him to serve with the Peace Corps as a youth-in-development specialist in Morocco, where he will work with women empowerment initiatives through education and community outreach. (Photo by Christina Franusich/午夜影院福利社)
Careers and Further Study
What Can You Do with a major in Humanities for Public Service?
Jobs Held by Our Graduates
- Tech / Software Development
- Nonprofit Management
- Public Planning and Policy听
- Law
- Medicine
- Sustainable development听
- Diplomacy / Foreign Service听
- Education / Teaching
- Journalism
- Military
- Law / Politics
- Public Relations听
Beyond the Classroom
Experiential Learning
In a competitive job market, experience is valuable. Internships provide you with practical skills and real world perspective regarding your chosen career field while giving you the opportunity to explore the possibilities for the future.
The Humanities for Public Service major requires completion of a Field Study that will give you just this real world experience.
Theta Alpha Kappa, a national honor society, is housed within our department. This prestigious opportunity provides access to scholarships, publications, and networking.
Studying abroad gives you the opportunity to connect with a different culture, experience new ways of thinking, and explore new places, all while gaining unique understandings and perspectives. Check out programs by visiting the study abroad page below or by searching the听.
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Curriculum
What You'll Study
Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Culture Degree
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Humanities for Public Service听Major Requirements
- Intro to Appalachian Studies
- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
- Religion in the Modern World
- The Creative Process
- Race and Gender in Religion & Culture
- Multicultural Communication
- Theories of Popular Culture
- Internship or Service-Learning听
Minor and Elective Hours
Our program gives you the opportunity to build knowledge in another area by pursuing a minor, double major, or cognate.
120 hrs
B.A. Religion and Culture
45 hrs
General Education
45 hrs
Major Requirements
30 hrs
Elective
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Campus Life
Campus Life
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