The humanities are academic disciplines that study the human condition, using methods that are primarily analytical, critical, or speculative, as distinguished from the mainly empirical approaches of the natural sciences. “Humanities” comes from the Latin word humanus meaning human, cultured and refined. Humanities, as the study of the different cultural aspects, analyze man/woman’s frailties in life and how this can be improved. Culture basically includes speech, knowledge, beliefs, arts, technologies, ideals, and rules. To be "cultured" means to be refined and well versed in the arts, philosophy, and the languages. It is also to be learned about great men/women and leaders in the past. Since culture is the crucial difference between man/woman and animal, it should regulate the type of behavior considered appropriate to an individual. Its teaching, therefore, is essential for one to obtain the proper knowledge in his or her efforts to achieve the status of being a cultured human being. Humanities as the study of humanity itself will specifically use the seven arts to investigate and analyze the fundamental human activities. The seven arts which include painting, sculpture, architecture, music, dance, literature, theatre, and cinema are the branches of learning responsible for human sentiments, aspirations and opinions.

Career Options: This degree is a great preparation for graduate school and a variety of jobs. Many alumni go on to careers in law, medicine, business, education and publishing. Most film studies students directly enter the communications job market. Advertising, public relations, technical writing, educational media and freelance filmmaking, just to name a few.