Humanistic Studies (BA)
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanistic Studies aims to prepare professionals in the humanities with a multidisciplinary approach. The program focuses on the study of the foundations of Humanistic Studies, which are complemented and combined with the study of courses of specific areas to be determined by the student in agreement with his academic adviser and the approval of the department director. It provides a flexible and innovative programmatic vision, which promotes the integral development of students to expand their cognitive and creative capacities, as well as the critical judgment necessary to perform in the contemporary world.
The Metropolitan Campus is authorized to offer this Program.
Competencies Profile of Graduates
This Program is designed to develop the competencies that will enable students to:
Knowledge
- Demonstrate how philosophy, literature, art, and music contribute to the appreciation of culture and other cultural expressions.
- Recognize the importance of interdisciplinarity in understanding the problems that are debated in today's society.
Skills
- Critically reflect on the existential problems of human beings in their social and historical development.
- To develop the basic skills of oral and written communication in a third language.
- Demonstrate both oral and written communication skills in the Spanish language.
Attitudes
- Demonstrate commitment to promote peace, solidarity with other human beings and with the affirmation of the defense of Human Rights within the context of democratic societies.
- Appreciate Puerto Rican history and culture in the broad context of intercultural dialogue.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Humanistic Studies
| General Education Requirements |
48 credits |
| Core Course Requirements |
27 credits |
| Major Requirements |
33 credits |
| Related Requirements |
3 credits |
| Elective Courses |
9 credits |
| Total |
120 credits |
General Education Requirements - 48 credits
Forty eight (48) credits are required as explained in the section “General Education Requirements for Bachelors’ Degrees."
Core Course Requirements - 27 credits
Major Requirements - 39 credits
The student will be able to select the 33 credits among the disciplines that comprise Humanistic Studies, namely: popular music, social sciences, languages, literature, design, studies in religion, philosophy and history. The concentration requirements will be established in agreement between the student and the academic advisor with the approval of the department director.
Related Requirements - 3 credits
Basic Course in Languages: