City University of Seattle

What you'll study

This interdisciplinary programme emphasises critical thinking, written and oral communication, and broad cultural and historical knowledge. Core coursework typically covers humanities disciplines such as literature, philosophy, history and cultural studies, alongside social science subjects including psychology, sociology and political science. Students also take courses in research methods, ethics, and quantitative reasoning to complement qualitative inquiry.

• Foundations: academic writing, critical thinking, and introductory humanities and social science surveys.
• Disciplinary electives: literature, philosophy, history, religious studies, art history, and related topics chosen to build a coherent concentration in the humanities.
• Interdisciplinary options: courses that bridge humanities and social sciences, such as cultural studies, gender studies, and comparative approaches.
• Research and methods: research methods, information literacy, statistics or quantitative reasoning, and a capstone or practicum project demonstrating integrated learning.
• General education and skills: communication, digital literacy, ethical reasoning and electives that allow personalisation of the degree.

The programme is offered in flexible formats, including on-campus, evening and online classes, and accepts transfer credits and prior learning assessments to support adult and transfer students. Students typically design a coherent plan of study with an academic advisor and complete a culminating capstone or integrative project.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a recognised secondary school qualification (high school diploma or equivalent). City University of Seattle considers transfer applicants with previous college-level credit; accepted transfer credit and placement will influence course load and time to degree. Applicants whose first language is not English must provide satisfactory evidence of English proficiency through an approved test or demonstrated equivalent. The university also welcomes mature students and recognises professional experience or prior learning as part of admission and credit-evaluation processes. Specific GPA thresholds, documentation lists and application procedures are set by the university and should be checked with admissions.

Career prospects

Graduates develop versatile skills—critical analysis, communication, research and cultural literacy—that are valued across sectors. Common career paths include:

• Communications, marketing and content roles in private and public organisations
• Public service, community engagement and non-profit programme roles
• Business support, human resources and project coordination positions
• Education-related roles, entry-level support positions or pathways into teacher preparation
• Further study at the graduate level in humanities, social sciences, law, public policy or business

The degree’s flexible structure also suits professionals seeking to upskill, change careers or combine study with employment. Career services at the university support networking, internships and job-search preparation.

Why study at City University of Seattle

City University of Seattle is known for its focus on adult learners and working professionals, offering flexible scheduling, evening and online courses that make it practical to balance study with work. The university emphasises applied learning and small class sizes, giving students opportunities to work closely with faculty who have professional experience in their fields. Located in a major urban region, the university provides access to a broad regional network of employers and cultural institutions. Robust support services—academic advising, transfer credit evaluation, career counselling and online learning resources—help students plan individualised degree pathways and move efficiently from study to career or graduate study.