Humanities & Careers

As a humanities major, you’ll develop the skills employers value most—skills that help you adapt, lead and succeed across industries.

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Critical thinking & judgment — You’ll learn to solve difficult problems, navigate ambiguity and make thoughtful decisions in uncertain situations.
Careers: Consulting, project management, product management, counseling, human resources, urban planning

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Communication & influence — You’ll learn to write clearly, speak persuasively and communicate effectively with different audiences.
Careers: Marketing, advertising, public relations, social media, journalism, consulting

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Research & analysis — You’ll learn to evaluate evidence, identify patterns and build strong arguments.
Careers: Law, politics, public policy, government

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Creativity & storytelling — You’ll learn to generate ideas, craft compelling narratives and create meaningful content and experiences.
Careers: Media production, graphic design, writing/editing, video game design

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Human understanding & cultural fluency — You’ll learn to understand people, behavior, motivations and diverse perspectives.
Careers: UX design, AI content strategy, museum curation, translation, counseling