MA in Humanities

It is designed to provide life and career enrichment, cultural understanding and opportunities for personal advancement.

Students who successfully complete the program will receive superior preparation in scholarly writing, library research and critical thinking and will be qualified to teach at the community college level as well as pursue further graduate studies.

Program Highlights

• Convenient location in San Rafael, California, 12 miles north of San Francisco
• Flexible evening seminars that accommodate students balancing professional, family and academic responsibilities
• Individually tailored coursework that allows students to pursue academic passions and interests
• Variety of disciplines to choose from including Art History, English, History, Music, Philosophy, Political Theory, Religion, and Women and Gender Studies
• Collaborative academic environment recognized for its collegiality, camaraderie and cooperation between students and faculty
• Close professional relationships with faculty members who serve as advisors, mentors and teachers

Program Objectives

• Prepare to teach at a community college level
• Prepare to pursue a doctoral degree within the humanities
• Enhance your writing, communication and analytical skills and become more competitive in any profession
• Enrich your life by receiving a broad understanding of the humanities

Learn More

Curious to find out what alums of the program are doing now? Watch “What Can I do With a Graduate Liberal Studies Degree?” 

Keri Shurtliff, a graduate of the Master of Arts in Humanities program at Dominican was invited to speak  at the Graduate Liberal Studies Symposium at the University of Southern California.

Admission Requirements

MA in Humanities Admission Requirements