BA in Humanities in Montclair United States | Montclair State University

Explore history, art, music, religion, philosophy, literature, and mythology. Follow your academic passions and collaborate with your advisor to create a customized major. Engaging and rigorous courses will enhance your analytical abilities and equip you for diverse career paths after completing your degree.
The Humanities program offers an in-depth analysis of cultural traditions, intellectual concepts, and value systems across civilizations—both Western and non-Western—examining their historical contexts and modern interpretations. Specifically, the curriculum fosters critical understanding of how classical heritage has influenced contemporary societies, including America, and how Western civilization has defined itself in contrast to other cultures.
This major is ideal for students with wide-ranging interests in liberal arts, whether for personal enrichment or professional preparation in business and other fields. The Humanities program stands out by enabling students to curate interdisciplinary coursework from various departments (history, literature, philosophy, religious studies, art history, and music history).

Career Paths: Human Resources Specialist, Communications Professional, Sociologist, Educator, Research Analyst.