Salisbury University

What you'll study

This programme emphasises interdisciplinary breadth and integration. Students complete a combination of university general education requirements and a core liberal studies curriculum, together with elective coursework that forms a customised major pathway in the humanities and related fields.

• Core skills and foundations — writing and composition, critical thinking, quantitative reasoning and research methods that provide the academic tools used across disciplines.
• Humanities focus — courses drawn from literature, history, philosophy, religious studies, languages and cultural studies to develop interpretive and contextual analysis.
• Social sciences and natural sciences electives — options in sociology, political science, psychology, environmental studies or biology to broaden perspectives and analytical approaches.
• Capstone or integrative experience — a senior project, practicum, internship or seminar that integrates learning across chosen areas and demonstrates applied skills.
• Elective specialisation — students may concentrate electives in areas such as digital humanities, public history, cultural studies, museum studies, communications or pre-professional tracks to prepare for specific careers or graduate study.

Coursework typically includes seminars in research and writing, thematic humanities courses (for example, studies of literature and society or ethics), methods courses appropriate to chosen electives, and opportunities for experiential learning through internships, community-engaged projects or study abroad.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a recognised high school diploma or equivalent. Salisbury University considers a combination of academic preparation, high school or transfer transcripts, and supporting materials when evaluating candidates.

• Academic preparation — a record of college-preparatory coursework with strengths in writing, reading and critical thinking is expected; demonstrated competence in mathematics or quantitative reasoning is beneficial.
• Standardised tests — policies on submission of SAT or ACT scores vary; check the university's admissions guidance for current practice.
• Transfer applicants — students with community college credits or an associate degree should submit official transcripts; many transfer students articulate general education credits into the programme.
• Supplementary materials — some applicants provide a personal statement, résumé, or letters of recommendation to highlight readiness for an interdisciplinary curriculum and career goals.
• International students — must meet the university's requirements for secondary education equivalency and English language proficiency testing unless exempt.

Career prospects

A liberal arts and humanities general studies degree develops versatile skills valued by employers. Graduates commonly move into roles that capitalise on research, writing and critical analysis.

• Education and training — entry into teaching, educational support, or preparation for postgraduate certification in education.
• Public service and non-profit — programme development, community outreach, grant writing and administrative roles.
• Communications and media — journalism, content creation, public relations and marketing positions.
• Business and administration — human resources, project coordination, client relations and operations roles where written and interpersonal skills are important.
• Arts, culture and heritage — museum staff, archives, cultural programming and public history roles, especially when combined with internships or domain-specific electives.
• Graduate and professional study — the degree provides preparation for law school, graduate programmes in humanities and social sciences, library and information science, and other professional masters’ courses.

Why study at Salisbury University

Salisbury University offers a campus environment that supports engaged, interdisciplinary learning with relatively small class sizes and direct access to faculty. The programme’s flexibility allows students to craft a personalised course of study and to combine classroom learning with internships, local partnerships and study-away opportunities.

• Faculty mentorship — students work with faculty across departments to design integrative projects and independent study.
• Experiential opportunities — connections with regional cultural institutions, government agencies and community organisations enable practical experience relevant to humanities careers.
• Support services — academic advising, career services and writing support help students shape pathways from undergraduate study to employment or graduate school.