Program Overview
In consultation with the Program Coordinator, and with the approval of the Faculty Board, the Humanities major allows the student to design their own interdisciplinary curriculum of study, following the completion of the General Education requirements for the standard B.A. at UTC. During the sophomore year, the student defines their focus of study by writing a Program Rationale that concentrates on an aspect of culture relating to a compelling theory or theme, a particular epoch or place, or a provocative line of inquiry.
The Program couples an unusual amount of independence with firm guidance at critical points in the student’s academic career. Students may elect to pursue either the B.A. in Humanities, or the B.A. in Humanities with an emphasis in International Studies. Departmental Honors may also be bestowed when those requirements are met.
To fulfill the major, students must maintain a 2.0 GPA within the selected program of study, accumulate 45 semester hours of study, to be divided between any academic departments at UTC, but with no more than 18 hours earned in a single department. At least 39 of the 45 total hours must be earned in upper-division courses, while a maximum of 15 hours may be garnered in lower-division courses. If the student can demonstrate the relevance of travel and independent study to their concentration, a maximum of 15 hours may be awarded towards the major.
