Below you will find answers to some of the frequently asked questions about this program. For additional information on admission requirements, curriculum, tuition and more, please visit the specific pages on the navigation menu above.
Credit-bearing programs follow Carnegie hours, which generally means that for each credit, students should plan for approximately one hour of class time and two hours of coursework or study time per week.
Although this program consists of six to seven credits per term, the courses typically do not run concurrently. Students generally take one 3-unit course during the first eight weeks of the 16-week term, followed by a second 3-unit course during the remaining eight weeks. Therefore, students should typically plan to dedicate approximately 9 hours per week to their 3-unit course, including class time and coursework. In some terms, an additional 1-unit course runs throughout the 16-week term and includes approximately two to three Saturday sessions. Students should plan for some additional time during those terms.
A student should have good communication and writing skills. Also, the student should be willing to participate and add to the course discussion.
The age range of the M.A. of Humanities ranges widely, from 20’s to 70’s. Undergraduate majors vary as well, and we see many students have degrees in English, theater, journalism, communications, psychology and many others. Many of our students are interested in career advancement, including wanting to teach at a community college. Students are also often in pursuing a Ph.D. in a related field.
One can teach in a community college; work in marketing/sales or any profession requiring creative/critical skills; writing; as a pathway to a Ph.D.; and political settings.
This graduate-degree program is for college graduates of any age, area of expertise, or stage in their careers who want to become innovative problem-solvers and leaders in their communities and workplaces. It is designed for those with wide-ranging interests (e.g., business, education, art and lifelong learning). It is an excellent choice for those who want to make their lives meaningful. The program is in a cohort format, with students moving through the program together.
Yes, there are weekly virtual sessions one night per week, per class, where students connect with the professor and one another.
The culminating project is a comprehensive exam consisting of answering two questions.
