Deidra Kelly (Director)

In collaboration with Whitworth's College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Continuing Studies offers a B.A. in humanities. This interdisciplinary degree builds on the strength of a liberal arts core curriculum, providing the adult student with a balanced and coherent study of the arts, the humanities, and the natural and social sciences. Whitworth is dedicated to providing an academically excellent liberal arts education that will equip each student with the skills necessary to respond creatively to the personal and professional challenges of life.

Learning outcomes of this major are as follows:

• With regard to knowledge, humanities graduates will articulate the various needs within human experience, addressing thoughts and values within a broad context of humanity. They will demonstrate cultural competence through personal and professional reflection.
• With regard to skills, humanities graduates will demonstrate competence in professional writing and public speaking, articulate a style of contributing positively to teams, and develop critical thinking required to maintain self-awareness in a variety of professions.
• With regard to faith and values, humanities graduates will appreciate service to humanity and respect for the dignity of every individual and explore their own faith and vocation as it pertains to their career goals.

Students have the opportunity to design their own academic program in consultation with an advisor. A minimum of 45 semester credits is required for the completion of the humanities major.