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Academic Course Map for Humanities (B.A.)
The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities (HUMN) at CU Boulder is an interdisciplinary degree program that allows students to combine different fields of study from all the disciplines of the humanities as well as from the social sciences (in particular, anthropology, ethnic studies, psychology, sociology, women and gender studies). This major especially encourages students to develop their interdisciplinary interests in fields of cultural and humanistic expression such as literature, art, music, film, philosophy, history, modern media, religion and contemporary critical practice and theory.
Over the course of their studies, Humanities majors acquire a thorough knowledge of arts and culture while developing rigorous critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills that will prepare them for a wide variety of careers. The innovative adaptability and independence of thought our students develop make them valuable employees, conscientious citizens, and life-long arts enthusiasts. The Humanities major prepares for a number of fields and positions, including grant writing, web design, education, journalism, communication, social or public service, museum or library work, and more (in public, private, and non-profit sectors). There are also research positions in a wide variety of fields. Moreover, many majors go on to graduate studies, including law school and medical school.
Admission Requirements
Students who begin at a Colorado Community College can transfer directly to CU Boulder to finish their degree in any of the programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences. Please see the CU Boulder College of Arts & Sciences’ Colorado Community College webpage for more information detailed information admissions requirements for students transfering from a Colorado Community College.
Transfer Recommendations
To graduate in a 4-year time frame, it is important that students follow the recommended schedule. Students who wish to continue their education at the community college beyond the number of credits specified below should explore with both community college and CU Boulder staff how their graduation timeline, COF stipend, and financial aid will be affected.
Suggested Four-Year Course Plan for the Humanities (HUMN) major
This is a suggested guide of coursework only and is subject to change. Always consult your academic advisor for graduation planning purposes. Depending on a student’s situation, a different plan might be more applicable.
Community College (first two years)
Fall Semester 1
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 121/1021* | English Composition I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
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MAT 120/1240 |
Mathematics for the Liberal Arts (GT-MA1) | 3 |
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One of the following HUM courses:
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3 |
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Guaranteed Transfer History Course (GT-HI1) |
3 | |
| Transfer Elective (not HUM)** | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 1
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 122/1022 | English Composition II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
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One HUM (GT-AH2) course from the list in Fall Semester 1, but no more than two total HUM courses | 3 |
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Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1, GT-AH3, GT-AH4) (not HUM) |
3 |
|
Transfer elective (not HUM) |
3 | |
| Transfer elective (not HUM) | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Fall Semester 2
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| 2nd Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course - different category than 1st (not HUM) | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2 or GT-SS3) | 3 |
|
Guaranteed Transfer Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) |
4 |
|
Transfer Electives (not HUM) |
5 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 2
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
COM 125/1250 OR |
Interpersonal Communication (GT-SS3) OR |
3 |
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Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2 or GT-SS3) | 3 |
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Guaranteed Transfer Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1 or GT-SC2) |
3 |
|
Transfer Electives (not HUM) |
6 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Total credits at community college: 60
Completion of the four semesters of coursework above fulfills the requirements for an Associate of Arts Degree at all Colorado community colleges and will fulfill the General Education requirements at CU Boulder.
CU Boulder (last two years)
Fall Semester 3
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
HUMN 1001 |
Forms of Narrative: An Introduction to Humanities |
3 |
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HUMN 1002 |
Visualizing Culture: An Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
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HUMN 2000 |
Methods and Approaches to the Humanities |
3 |
| 3 | ||
| Upper-division Non-major elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 3
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
HUMN 1003 |
Conflicts in History: Civilization and Culture: An Introduction to Humanities |
3 |
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HUMN Upper-division Major course | 3 |
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HUMN Upper-division Major course |
3 |
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Outside Area of Study (Upper Division) |
3 | |
| Outside Area of Study (Upper Division) | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Fall Semester 4
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
|
HUMN Upper-division Major course |
3 |
| HUMN Upper-division Major course | 3 |
|
HUMN Upper-division Major course |
3 |
|
Outside Area of Study (Upper Division) |
3 |
| Upper-division Nonmajor elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 4
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
|
HUMN Upper-division Major course |
3 |
| HUMN Upper-division Major course | 3 |
|
Outside Area of Study (Upper Division) |
3 |
|
Outside Area of Study (Upper Division) |
3 |
| Upper-division Nonmajor elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Total credits at CU Boulder: 60
Completion of all eight semesters of coursework listed above fulfills the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Humanities at CU Boulder.
*For community college courses, the first course number is before summer 2022 and the second course number is in summer 2022 and after.
**For transfer electives CU Boulder recommends taking gtPathways courses in any GT-AH area or in GT-HI1 or GT-SS3, especially in the arts and humanities (ART, DAN, FRE, HIS, JPN, LIT, MUS, PHI, SPA, THE) and the qualitative social sciences (ANT, COM, ETH, PSY, SOC, WST) as these courses could potentially count toward the HUMN major’s required “Outside Area of Study.”
***The HUMN major requires the completion of 18 credits in an “Outside Area of Study,” which is usually a 2nd major, a minor, or a certificate. The number of Outside Area of Study courses a student needs to take at CU Boulder can vary depending on how many of their community college transfer electives and/or gtPathways courses can count toward this requirement.