This program is designed to help you develop skills for careers in education, publishing, journalism, advertising, social work, sales, law, management, human resources, and insurance at institutions such as museums and nonprofit organizations.
An online bachelor's degree in humanities is a college degree that students can earn online to help prepare them to better understand individuals and groups and their place within their specific cultures. The UMGC online bachelor's degree in humanities is a 120-credit program that covers philosophy, art, social justice, religion, and more. The program can help students prepare to work in any number industries, from large corporations to nonprofits, governments, and schools.
UMGC's online bachelor's degree in humanities is a 120-credit program with courses offered year-round. The time it will take you to complete your degree will depend on several factors, including your goals, how many transfer credits you have, your course load each semester, and whether you are able to benefit from one or more of our fast paths to credit, including credit for prior learning and credit for military education and training.
Tuition rates for UMGC’s online bachelor’s degree in humanities are very competitive and appear at the top of this page. We offer a low in-state rate for Maryland residents and a reduced tuition rate for military servicemembers, their spouses and dependent children. UMGC also offers scholarships for those who qualify, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks. All of these options help to make our online bachelor's degrees very affordable.
You do not need any professional background or experience in any past humanities courses to apply for and graduate with an online bachelor’s degree in humanities. As long as you meet our undergraduate admission requirements, you can enroll in this program.
No, this bachelor’s degree does not have any associated certifications.
