Susquehanna University

What you'll study

This programme emphasises breadth across the humanities and liberal arts while allowing students to concentrate on areas of particular interest. Typical components include general-education coursework in writing, quantitative reasoning, and research methods alongside courses in literature, history, philosophy, languages, theatre, visual arts and cultural studies. Students may take modules such as:

• Introduction to Literary Studies — close reading, narrative forms and critical approaches.
• Philosophy and Ethics — foundations of ethical theory and applied moral reasoning.
• World History or Cultural History — broad surveys and regionally focused topics.
• Interdisciplinary Seminars — small, discussion-based classes that integrate multiple disciplines around a theme.
• Advanced Writing and Research — argumentation, research methods and discipline-specific communication.
• Language Study — intermediate to advanced work in a modern or classical language.
• Arts and Performance — studio courses or theatre/music classes to foster creative practice.
• Capstone Project or Senior Thesis — independent research or a practicum demonstrating synthesis of learning.

Students design a personalised programme of study with faculty advisors, often mixing electives across departments and taking advantage of internships, service-learning placements and study-abroad opportunities to apply classroom learning in real-world contexts.

Entry requirements

Admission to Susquehanna University’s undergraduate programme typically requires a completed secondary-school qualification or equivalent and a record of academic achievement appropriate to university-level study. Applicants should submit transcripts, a personal statement and at least one letter of recommendation. The university commonly considers the following:

• Academic record showing strong preparation in English and liberal-arts subjects.
• Personal statement or essay outlining interests and how a liberal-arts programme fits academic and career goals.
• Letters of recommendation from teachers or guidance counsellors.
• Some programmes and applicants may provide optional standardised test scores where used in admissions review; check current institutional guidance for test policies.
• Applicants with creative or performance interests may be asked to submit a portfolio or audition materials for placement in arts courses.

Susquehanna also considers the whole applicant, including co-curricular involvement, leadership, community engagement and evidence of intellectual curiosity. International applicants must demonstrate appropriate English-language proficiency.

Career prospects

Graduates with a liberal-arts and humanities-focused degree develop transferable skills valued across many sectors: critical thinking, written and oral communication, research, cultural literacy and problem solving. Typical career paths include:

• Education and academic support roles, including classroom teaching after suitable certification or graduate study.
• Communications, publishing, journalism and digital content roles that require strong writing and editing skills.
• Public sector and non-profit work, including programme coordination, advocacy and community outreach.
• Business, marketing and human-resources positions that value analytical reasoning and interpersonal skills.
• Graduate or professional study in law, library and information science, public policy, business or advanced humanities disciplines.
• Creative careers in the arts, theatre, museum work and cultural institutions, often supported by internships and performance/studio experience.

Susquehanna graduates often leverage internships, alumni networks and on-campus career services to transition into entry-level roles or postgraduate study; many employers seek the adaptable, interdisciplinary outlook that liberal-arts graduates provide.

Why study at Susquehanna University

Susquehanna is a residential liberal-arts university with an emphasis on small classes, close faculty mentoring and experiential learning. Students in the General Studies and Humanities pathway benefit from personalised advising, opportunities to shape an interdisciplinary programme, and access to campus resources such as career services, internship placement support and faculty-led research.

The campus environment supports collaboration across the arts and academic departments, and the institution maintains links with regional cultural organisations, schools and businesses to facilitate internships and applied learning. For students seeking a flexible, student-centred liberal-arts education with opportunities for hands-on experience and faculty engagement, Susquehanna offers a supportive setting to prepare for a wide range of careers and further study.