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College of Arts and Sciences

Interdisciplinary Humanities

Solve complex societal problems, change the world

Interdisciplinary Humanities at the University of San Diego allows students to design their own program of study from art, English, history, languages, cultures, and literatures, music, philosophy, theology and religious studies, theatre arts and performance studies courses. The major culminates in a year-long research project in which students craft and carry out their own scholarly or artistic project. It is the ideal major for students who are interested in cultivating independent thinking, have a variety of academic interests in the humanities and who learn from thinking across boundaries.

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What is Interdisciplinary Humanities?

Careers

Find your future in Interdisciplinary Humanities

Students in the Interdisciplinary Humanities program are problem-solvers, effective communicators and initiators–all skills sought after by employers. Students in this major have many career paths to choose from as a result of their analytical skills and ability to plan and execute a vision. Possible career fields include policy analysis, social justice advocacy, consulting, project management, healthcare, education and entrepreneurship.

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Nikta Shahbaz '20

Shahbaz earned a 4.0 GPA and a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary humanities. She was founder and president of the Law, Ethics and Technology Club, a Keck Fellow for undergraduate humanities research and a senior hearing board member for the Student Conduct Leadership Team.

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Study Abroad

At Home, Around the Globe

Participation in a study-abroad program is a special opportunity to have a deeply meaningful learning experience that complements the liberal arts education at USD. See the options that USD offers around the world.

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