Marymount University

What you'll study

The programme builds a strong foundation in writing, critical thinking and quantitative reasoning alongside study across the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. You follow a core liberal arts curriculum and select courses or a concentration that reflects your interests in areas such as literature, history, philosophy, cultural studies, communication, psychology or environmental studies.

• Core skills and requirements: academic writing and research, public speaking, quantitative reasoning, and introductory courses in the sciences and social sciences.
• Humanities-focused modules: survey and specialised courses in literature, modern and classical languages, art history, philosophy, ethics and cultural theory.
• Social science options: introductory and intermediate courses in psychology, sociology, political science and anthropology that complement humanities study.
• Natural science and maths: options for lab science and mathematics to ensure scientific literacy and analytical skill development.
• Electives and concentrations: flexible electives allow you to craft a personalised pathway—common combinations include communications and media, museum and cultural studies, digital humanities, or interdisciplinary environmental studies.
• Experiential learning: internships, service-learning, study abroad and community-based projects are emphasized to apply classroom learning in professional and civic contexts.
• Capstone: a senior seminar or capstone project integrates research, critical reflection and presentation skills, often culminating in a thesis, creative project or practicum.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a recognised secondary school diploma or equivalent. Admission typically considers academic record, the completion of college-preparatory coursework (including English and mathematics), and any submitted writing samples or personal statements. Transfer applicants should provide college transcripts; transfer credit is evaluated on course content and grade. International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through recognised tests or prior study in English. The university also considers extracurricular involvement, personal attributes and potential for success in a small, student-centred learning environment.

Career prospects

Graduates with a liberal arts and humanities background pursue a wide range of careers because of their strengths in critical reasoning, research, writing and communication. Typical paths include:

• Communications, public relations and media roles in government, NGOs and private organisations.
• Education and academic support positions at secondary and postsecondary levels, and routes to teacher certification where applicable.
• Public service, policy analysis and community development roles with local and national organisations.
• Museum, archival and cultural heritage work, including curation, collections management and education.
• Business and management roles that value problem-solving, project management and interpersonal skills.
• Further study in law, social sciences, humanities, library science or graduate programmes in related fields.

Why study at Marymount University

Marymount University emphasises a student-focused liberal arts education delivered in small class settings that foster close faculty mentoring and active discussion. Located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the university provides access to internships, cultural institutions and public-sector opportunities that enhance classroom learning. The programme’s flexibility supports personalised pathways and experiential learning—study abroad options, community partnerships and career services help students develop professional experience and networks. In addition, Marymount’s commitment to ethical leadership and civic engagement complements a humanities education aimed at preparing adaptable, reflective graduates for a range of careers and advanced study.