Master of Arts in the Humanities
Dominican University of California's Master of Arts in Humanities provides graduate students a rigorous, dynamic and intellectually nourishing program that affords them the opportunity to research and engage in a dialogue about the human condition. Students gain a deeper, richer understanding of human thought, expression and experience by immersing themselves in one or more academic disciplines. They also find themselves making intellectual connections between and among fields of study—for instance, art history and political theory—and developing a greater appreciation for the scholarly pursuit of knowledge.
The Master of Arts in Humanities is designed for graduate students who wish to combine professional and academic lives and explore ample opportunities for personal advancement and fulfillment. Graduates of the program possess the requisite skills in research, critical thinking and scholarly writing to pursue a Ph.D and are qualified to teach at the community college level.
Program Format
The Master of Arts in Humanities program takes an integrated, interdisciplinary approach, enabling students to concentrate in one or more of the following academic disciplines:
- Art History
- English
- History
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Theory
- Religion
- Women and Gender Studies
In addition, students may pursue an emphasis in either Creative Writing or Applied Music.
Graduate seminars meet one evening per week for two hours, allowing the busy working professional an opportunity to participate in this outstanding academic program.
Students who wish to pursue a track that culminates in the completion of a project follow a 30-unit track. Those who opt not to complete a project are on a 33-unit track. All Applied Music students are on a 38-unit track.
Program Features
- Evening seminars to accommodate students juggling professional, family and academic responsibilities.
- An interdisciplinary approach that emphasizes the connections between and among scholarly fields of inquiry.
- Individually tailored coursework that allows students to pursue particular academic passions and interests.
- A collaborative academic environment that enhances a sense of collegiality, camaraderie and cooperation between students and faculty.
- Close professional relationships with faculty members, who serve as advisors and mentors, as well as teachers.
More Information
- For program requirements and course descriptions, please follow this link to the course catalog.
- Please click here for an academic overview of the graduate Humanities program (pdf)
