Humanities

Do you like learning about cultures? Do you appreciate literature, art, and expressions of culture? Study humanities, which explores broad cross-sections of cultural experiences through disciples such as literature, art, film, dance, music, and media.

Careers in Humanities

• Train as a graphic artist or become a writer.
• Continue your studies and become an educator or librarian.
• Go into advertising or work for a museum or art gallery.

Transfer Opportunities and Pathways

A Humanities major can be found at many bachelor’s granting institutions. Some universities and colleges may even have similar, but more specified majors to explore, that could align better with your interests. Examples include Liberal Studies (with or without teaching credential), Interdisciplinary Studies, Global Studies, American Studies, Classics, and many more.

• Search a list of Liberal Studies related majors at the UCs and CSUs
• Compare average admit GPAs across similar majors at the UCs
• Learn what major prep courses you need to take in order to transfer to the UCs or CSUs
• Explore similar majors at private and out-of-state institutions