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Humanities Programs

Scholars in the humanities study many aspects of human existence, such as written and non-written evidence of human progress and how human creativity both reflects the world around us and helps to shape it.

Undergraduate Major

Africana Studies B.A.

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

American Sign Language English Interpretation B.A.

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus
  • Online

Asian Studies B.A. – K-12 Chinese Teaching Concentration - Licensure: World Languages (Grades K-12)

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Asian Studies B.A. – K-12 Japanese Teaching Concentration - Licensure: World Languages (Grades K-12)

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Asian Studies B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Biological Sciences B.S. – Liberal Arts Concentration

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Communication Studies B.A.

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus
  • Online

English B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Geography B.A. – Secondary Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Social Studies (Grades 7-12)

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

History B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

History B.A. – Secondary Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Social Studies (Grades 7-12)

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Interdisciplinary Studies B.A. – Student Designed Major

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Journalism B.A.

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Law, Pre-

Pre-Professional Track

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Mexican American Studies B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Philosophy B.A.

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Philosophy B.A. – Ethics and Public Policy Concentration

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Mexican American Studies B.A. – Secondary Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Social Studies (Grades 7-12)

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Spanish B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Spanish B.A.– K-12 Spanish Teaching Concentration - Licensure: World Languages (Grades K-12)

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus
Undergraduate Minor
Undergraduate Certificates
Undergraduate Licensures and Endorsements
Graduate Masters
Graduate PhD
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Licensures and Endorsements

Every year, thousands of people just like you choose UNC.

Our small class sizes, nationally recognized faculty, sophisticated facilities and affordable tuition make this the perfect time and place for you to chart your new course.

Connor Murphy Connor Murphy

"Since studying at UNC, I have traveled and lived across Asia, including China, Tibet, Taiwan, and Thailand. Through my experiences I have gathered a network of friends and colleagues that span the globe, and have gathered stories and memories that will last a lifetime."

– Connor Murphy, 2011 graduate

Casey Luzar Casey Luzar

"The best part of the Communication Studies program is the learning that goes on both inside and outside of the classroom. You apply communication knowledge every day."

– Casey Luzar, LPH President, Communication Studies: Class of 2013

Where can a career in
the humanities take you?

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Community Relations Practitioner

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Cultural Resource Management (CRM) firms

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Serving as a translator or interpreter

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Working as a guide in the travel or tourism industry

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Public health institutions

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Human Resources Professional

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