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• African American Studies
• Asian American Studies
• Art History
• Classics
• Comparative Literature
• English
• European Studies
• Film Studies
• History
• Philosophy

Types Of Associate, Undergraduate & Graduate Programs Available
Because of the wide variety of specific areas you could choose to pursue in the humanities, there is an equally wide range of degrees that y ou work towards. An Associate's degree will provide you with an excellent background from which to pursue further education, either in the classroom or on your own. Of course, as opposed to some other areas of study, an Associate's degree in humanities can actually be an end in itself, and simply used for purposes of personal intellectual satisfaction. Bachelor's degrees in the humanities can lead to any number of fields of work, and because of the analytical skills that you'll acquire over the course of your time studying, you will be marketable in multiple fields. Graduate degrees in the humanities often lead to academic or research positions.

Typical Admissions Requirements
Gaining admission to a humanities program is largely dependant on what school you are applying to and the degree you plan on pursuing. If, however, you have a strong academic or professional background in that specific area, then your chances will obviously improve. However, don 't let a lack of academic experience in the field dissuade you: Humanities is a field that is generally more open and accepting than many others. So if you're interested in pursuing a degree in humanities, give it a try. You're sure to find a program that fits your needs and grants you admission.

Careers In This Field
Working towards a degree in the humanities will afford you the opportunity to gain a great deal of knowledge in many different areas. As a result, the job prospects are quite good. "Traditional careers in the [humanities], such as teaching, fluctuate in demand from year to year, though they are still regularly available every year. But the abilities to think, to synthesize information, and to write and speak with precision, clarity, and effectiveness are invaluable in any career. Thus, many national and international companies look for management trainees with [humanities] backgrounds, and have advertised on campus for [humanities] graduates to enter their training programs in management." ( www.ndsu.edu ) Specific careers include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Technical writing
• Education and outreach
• Public relations
• Internal communications
• Fund-raising
• Policy research and analysis
• Program planning
• Administration
• Information management
• Libraries

Salary Ranges In This Field
Because of the wide variety of careers that humanities graduates pursue, narrowing down the amount of money you stand to make is virtually impossible. So rather than giving you numbers and statistics that may very well be inaccurate, you should research the earning potential in the field that you think you'd most likely pursue upon earning your degree ( www.bls.gov is a good place to start).

Future Outlook
The job outlook for humanities graduates is changeable, and depends to a great extent on the area you ultimately choose to pursue. In general, however, as long as you build a good academic record, and make excellent contacts in your school and local professional community, there is no reason to believe you won't be a great success in your field.

Resources
Links

1. www.ccha-assoc.org (The Community College Humanities Association)
2. www.statehumanities.com (The Federation of State Humanities Councils)
3. www.neh.gov (The National Endowment for the Humanities)