Humanities (HUMS)

HUMS 1010 - Introduction to Applied Humanities - 3 credits

Every Year

What are the Humanities, how do they relate to the broader world outside of higher education, and how do they prepare me for career opportunities? These are the central questions driving this course. In the process of exploring those questions, students will learn about the interpretive power of Humanities as expressed in history, art history, philosophy, religious studies, and writing and rhetoric. Furthermore, students will experience firsthand how theory transforms into practice through engagement with individuals, communities and other resources in the world outside of the classroom. This course is intended for first- and second-year students; signature required for registration.

The course meets the Curry Core Humanities Breadth and Information Literacy Enhancement requirements.

HUMS 2100 - Disability in Society: Advocacy and Access - 3 credits

Spring Semester

This course provides students with a foundational understanding of disability and neurodivergence using an anti-deficit, justice-oriented lens. Students will examine the ways that disability is shaped by stigma, power, and privilege, equipping them with theoretical tools to analyze disability’s intersections with other social categories/identities. Throughout the course, students will engage in conversations that ask them to question ableist practices and reframe disability as a unique aspect of identity and experience. Students will engage with first-person experiences of disability through a variety of media and will explore how a disability-justice perspective has influenced their own experience and integrates with their major/area of concentration. Emphasis is placed on cultivating an interdisciplinary understanding of disability and learning from disabled community members and disabled-led community organizations.

This course meets the Curry Core Diversity requirement.

HUMS 3900 - Applied Humanities Capstone - 3 credits

Why do the Humanities matter, and how do they not only impact the world but also help you build a successful career? As a capstone course, this class builds on the diverse experiences and insights you’ve gained throughout your previous coursework. Here, you will apply critical thinking to craft clear, compelling answers to these questions and bring them to life through a community-engaged project that showcases your unique strengths and interests. By the end of the course, you will have the skills, experience, and direction needed to confidently pursue your post-graduate career.