Careers in Humanities
A Description of the Field
The Humanities provide a study of what it means to be human—that is, the history of human endeavor, the way humans express their ideas about it, and their sense of themselves personally and socially. Study in the Humanities provides a broad basis for successful careers in myriad fields because it provides the basic tools that are integral for any field: the ability to research, analyze and synthesize diverse data into an organized presentation with a coherent and forceful summary.
In short, the Humanities teach one to think critically, a prerequisite skill for success in any field, and the primary characteristic every employer desires for responsible positions in whatever business the student might wish to enter. The Humanities crucially depend on critical thinking—the ability to objectively consider competing information and arguments and to discriminate thoughtfully among them. A study in the Humanities also develops the ability to express ideas in clear and concise language, both oral and written. Thus, the student will develop skills that are far more in demand than more narrowly focused skill-sets supply. Furthermore, the skills developed from a study of the Humanities will never be out of date and will serve the student both personally and professionally throughout life.
The Humanities break down into three basic divisions, all of which
serve the purpose of examining and enlarging human possibility. The
divisions are History, Philosophy and the Fine and Performing Arts.
The following career suggestions may require further degrees and
advanced (graduate) study and the list shown below is by no means
exhaustive. It is, in fact, only a sampling.
Sample Careers in History (links to O*Net Online)
Adult, Literacy, Remedial and GED Teachers and Instructors
Regulatory Affairs Managers
Sample Careers in Philosophy (links to O*Net Online)
Sample Careers in Fine and Performing Arts / Film (links to O*Net Online)
Fine Art Painting and Sculpture
Composer or Arranger
Instrument Repair or Technician
Sound Engineering Technicians
Film and Video Editors
Director / Producer
Humanities at Columbus State
Coursework in Humanities is offered by the Department of Humanities. Please visit their site for information about their pre-major programs, course offerings, and faculty.