Humanities master and certificate programs

The Master of Arts in Humanities at Mount Saint Mary’s University is a dynamic and flexible interdisciplinary program designed for lifelong learners interested in cultivating a deeper understanding of the connections between the individual, the community and the world.

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Develop habits of rigorous, reflective thinking and reasoning

Why choose humanities?

Studying the humanities allows you to develop habits of rigorous, reflective thinking and reasoning, the skill to express ideas in a compelling way, and the ability to solve problems with creativity and innovation. Basically, the humanities are the study of human nature, human values and what it means to be human — using critical and analytical methods of study. Since the time of Socrates, the humanities have offered an alternative to the empirical approach of science in that humanities disciplines allow for judgment and have a fundamental moral component. The humanities offer an interdisciplinary field of study that provides a broad range of knowledge and skills that can lead to a variety of employment opportunities.