Upon completing the BA degree with a major in German Studies, students will have: Expertise in literary and film analysis and theory. Understanding of the historical and political contexts of German culture. German Studies specific oral and writing skills. German Studies specific research knowledge.

Upon completing the BA degree with a major in European Studies, students will be able to: Demonstrate a synthetic understanding of European history and identity over a wide period, from antiquity to the modern era. Identify, contextualize, and analyze key aspects of European history and identity—e.g., texts, artifacts, institutions, ideas, events, personalities, and places. Demonstrate successful command of research skills and methodologies appropriate to the major. Communicate in clear, informed, and critical terms about European history and identity.

Upon completing the BA degree with a major in Classical Studies, students will be able to: Identify and research texts, artifacts, institutions, personalities, places, and events that are integral to ancient Greek and Roman culture and contextualize them culturally and historically. Analyze and critically evaluate the significance of the aforementioned texts, artifacts, institutions, personalities, places, and events. Communicate both orally and in writing the historical significance of ancient Greek and Roman culture and their continuing influence on the modern world. Relate classical civilization to the modern world, and appreciate the profound influence classical civilization has had and continues to have on global culture.

Upon completing the BA degree with a major in French Studies, students will be able to: Communicate fluently in spoken and written French at an advanced level, as indicated by the ability to: understand spoken French, converse in French, critically read and translate French texts, and write in multiple genres in French. Achieve the cultural literacy necessary for studying abroad or practicing internationally-based professions by demonstrating an understanding of the major social, cultural, and political stakes of the French and Francophone world, past and present. Demonstrate an interdisciplinary understanding of French studies through critical investigations of French literature, art, film, and other cultural forms in a global context. Learn and apply various research skills, including critical thinking and reading skills, theory, and criticism, to French and Francophone texts (broadly construed) in order to produce new critical insights verbally or in writing.

The Bachelor of Arts in Spanish at UHD is a 120-hour-credit program that allows students to gain a holistic understanding of the Spanish language, literature, and culture. The B.A. in Spanish also provides for an 18-hour concentration in another field of the student's choice, making graduates more competitive once out in the job market in a variety of employment opportunities and an internship in which the use of Spanish is required.

All the world’s a stage – and if you have a passion for bringing stories to life on stage, drama could be the perfect major for you. Whether you want to act, direct, dance or design, you’ll find endless inspiration at UST.

Rice Architecture's top-ranked undergraduate program consists of two consecutive degrees: the first four years of study result in a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture; students subsequently receive a Bachelor of Architecture professional degree after an additional two years, one of which includes the renowned Rice Architecture Preceptorship program. Preceptorship places our B.Arch. students in notable offices across the world where they gain a year's worth of mentored experience as paid employees.

Is it your dream to be a musician? Are you actively working to advance your musical skills and looking for opportunities to perform? As a Music major at UST, you’ll get multiple and equitable solo and small ensemble performance opportunities every semester, starting your freshman year – in contrast to larger universities. With rigorous training in choral, operatic and instrumental music, you’ll explore the rich and diverse sweep of Western sacred and secular music, both ancient and modern.

Government impacts almost everything around us, from the condition of the roads we travel to the signal for our smartphones. Studying political science will give you a deeper understanding of how government operates, and the skills to influence it for the better. From public policy to justice, local issues to international relations, political science is the key to understanding what Aristotle called the affairs of the people.

With a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts at UHD, you'll develop your talents and cultural knowledge, while sharpening your skills in research, public speaking, and writing. While obtaining your degree, you'll complete an internship that provides practical work experience and encourages professional networking.