The University of Texas Permian Basin Online
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
Online USA
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* rolling admission
Key Summary
Our online Bachelor of Arts in Humanities program is designed for individuals who want to learn to think more critically, communicate more clearly, and problem-solve more effectively.
This program offers an intensive, multidisciplinary approach to understanding human cultures through study in the fields of art, communication, English, history, music, foreign languages, and other areas in the humanities. Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll be equipped with a well-rounded foundation of knowledge that prepares you to succeed in a diverse range of industries, whether you’re preparing to enter a new field or advance within your current position.
If you’re a working professional whose job or family commitments have kept you from completing a degree, this online program is ideal for you. As a student, you’ll earn the same esteemed degree as you would on campus, with the added convenience of learning fully online at your own pace.
General Education
Students must complete 42 credits from the following areas of study to complete general education requirements: communication (6 credits); U.S. history (6 credits), language, philosophy, and culture (3 credits); mathematics (3 or 4 credits); life and physical sciences (8 credits); political science (6 credits); creative arts (3 credits); component area (4 credits). No courses used to complete the general education requirements may also be used to complete the requirements for the tracks within the humanities major.
- ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- BIOL 1108 - Biology for Non-Science Majors Laboratory - 8 weeks - 1 credit
- BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- COMM 1115 - Communication Lab - 8 weeks - 1 credit
- COMM 1301 - Introduction to the Study of Communication - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- COMM 1315 - Introduction to Public Speaking - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- ENGL 1301 - Composition I - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- ENGL 1302 - Composition II - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- ENGL 2323 - British Literature Since 1800 - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- ENGL 2328 - American Literature Since 1865
- GEOL 1101 - Physical Geology Laboratory - 8 weeks - 1 credit
- GEOL 1102 - Historical Geology Laboratory - 8 weeks - 1 credit
- GEOL 1301 - Physical Geology - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- GEOL 1302 - Historical Geology - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- HIST 1301 - History of the United States to 1877 - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- HIST 1302 - History of the United States Since 1877 - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- HIST 2322 - World Civilizations - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- MATH 1314 - College Algebra - 8 weeks - 4 credits
- MATH 1324 - Applications of Discrete Mathematics - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics I - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- MATH 1325 - Applications of Continuous Mathematics - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- MATH 2412 - Precalculus - 8 weeks - 4 credits
- MUSI 1301 - Jazz, Pop & Rock - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- PLSC 2305 - American National Politics - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- PLSC 2306 - State and Local Politics - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- PSYC 1301 - Introduction to Psychology - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology - 8 weeks - 3 credits
Core
- HIST 2321 - World Civilizations to 1500 - 10 weeks - 3 credits
- HIST 2322 - World Civilizations - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- ENGL 2323 - British Literature Since 1800 - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- ENGL 2328 - American Literature Since 1865 - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- ENGL 3332 - Literature and Art - 8 weeks - 2 credits
- ENGL 3333 - Literature & Mythology - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- COMM 1318 - Interpersonal Communication - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- COMM 2302 - Rhetoric in Western Thought - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- MUSI 3318 - Jazz History - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- ARTS 1303 - Art History Survey I - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- ARTS 1304 - Art History Survey II - 8 weeks - 3 credits
Humanities (BAC) Concentration
24 credit hours. Please consult with your faculty advisor regarding courses.
There are no Humanities (BAC) Concentration courses available.
Electives
Any 3300 or higher cannot be used in general ed. requirements, major or minor.
- ARTS 3301 - Women Artists I - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- COMM 3310 - Modern Media in Society - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- COMM 3331 - Public Advocacy - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- COMM 3370 - Research Methods - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- COMM 4323 - Dark Side of Communication - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- HIST 3341 - Colonial America - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- HUMA 4301 - Virtual Reality - N/A - 3 credits
- HUMA 4302 - Film Music History - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- MUSI 3310 - Jazz, Pop & Rock II - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- MUSI 3316 - History of Music Education in America - N/A - 3 credits
- SPAN 1412 - A Beginning Course in Spanish II - 16 weeks - 4 credits
- SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- SPAN 3321 - Hispanic Civilization - 16 weeks - 3 credits
Capstone Senior Project
Please consult with your faculty advisor regarding courses.
There are no Capstone Senior Project courses available.
An online Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from UT Permian Basin empowers you with knowledge and skills that will enhance your success in a broad range of roles, including:
- Teacher
- Advertising Sales Agent
- Artist
- Counselor
- Event Organizer
- Writer
- Public Relations Manager
- Travel Agent
- Lawyer
- Military
- Ministry
Financial Aid
Students in our BA in Humanities program may be eligible for financial aid. To see if you are eligible for a federal student loan, fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using UT Permian Basin’s school code: 009930 (visit studentaid.gov to apply). The priority deadlines for FAFSA are July 15th in fall and November 15th in spring.
