Humanities

Program Statement

The Liberal Arts and Sciences – Humanities program provides an interdisciplinary foundation for students wishing to transfer to a Bachelor of Arts program in a variety of academic areas such as Humanities, Education, Law, Cultural Studies, Language, Literature, Philosophy, Religion, Writing or  X Studies (X =Women’s/Gender/Queer, Black, Hispanic, Native American, etc.). Although intended as a transfer program, graduates develop valuable skills (critical thinking, effective communication, reflection, creativity) which can be applied across many career paths.  

Program Information

• The program can be completed in 2 years if students successfully complete 5 courses a semester (15 credits). Less than five courses per semester will add additional time to complete the program and graduate. 
• Program courses are a combination of general education courses all students must take, specific courses the program requires which are based in humanities, and electives. 
• Electives offer some customization for students to pursue courses within the humanities that serve their specific transfer goals and general interests. Students will consult with an advisor assigned by the college to assist with these elective choices. 
• Students in this major should expect to study and explore within the disciplines of art (visual and performing), communications, ethics, general humanities, history, language, literature, philosophy, and writing. 
• Through our interdisciplinary approach, students in this major also acquire the “soft skills” employers are seeking. 
• A student unsure of their transfer/career path is most welcome. An ideal student in that situation is one who gets excited by things like: solving real world problems creatively and/or collaboratively, questioning everything, expressing their views, considering the views of others, debating, contributing to a more inclusive and just world, examining things critically, finding holes in arguments, and/or persuading others with evidence, etc. 

After Bristol

Bristol participates in the statewide MassTransfer program and has developed many program-to-program transfer articulation agreements which guarantee admission and credit transfer. For a complete listing of eligible MassTransfer programs, current Bristol articulation agreements, and to complete an A2B Program Search, visit the Transfer Services website to review which credits will be transferred and applied to your degree.