Humanities & Arts
You may be interested in the Humanities & Arts focus area if you enjoy creativity, self-expression, and exploring ideas through art, writing, and culture. Students in this area often value imagination, independence, and innovative thinking, and may enjoy analyzing and appreciating literature, theatre, music, museums, and other forms of artistic expression.
We recommend USU 1010 – University Connections for students in their first semester. As students explore course options, keep in mind that they will need to complete their general education requirements.
Art Track
This is a pathway for individuals with aptitude for independent work, problem-solving, active, or hands-on participation, and practicality. Most students in this area may consider themselves to be creative, curious, and observant.
Note: there are special requirements (such as the submission of a portfolio) for declaring an art major. We recommend you schedule an appointment with an advisor in the College of Arts & Sciences to discuss requirements and deadlines.
*Logan - only available for pre-art students
Languages Track
This is a pathway for people with aptitude for learning foreign languages and engaging in cultural analysis. Most students in this area may consider themselves to be expressive, curious, observant and articulate.
Foreign Language credits are required for a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Students with prior experience in a foreign Language can bypass the 1000-2000 level courses work by taking a Language Proficiency test*
Majors: Minors: Certificates:
Music Track
This is a pathway for individuals with aptitude for creativity, innovation, and originality. Most students in this area may consider themselves to be musically talented, expressive, artistic, competitive, visionary, and enjoy performing on stage.
Note: there are special requirements (such as an audition) for declaring a music major. We recommend you schedule an appointment with an advisor in the College of Arts & Sciences to discuss requirements and deadlines.
*Required for Music Minors
*Available for Non-Music Majors and Music Minors
*Only available for admitted Music Majors
*Only available for admitted Music Majors or Minors
Peoples & Society Track
This is a pathway for individuals with aptitude for cooperation, communication, training, advocacy, and human relations. Many students in this area may consider themselves to be friendly, responsible, patient, and tactful, and have an interest in writing or analyzing ideas.
Certificates:
*Requires 9 credits of upper division of a foreign language
*Requires ASL or foreign language credit