The humanities are fields of learning that help us understand and appreciate human history, culture, values, and beliefs.
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Area Studies
- Art and Architectural History and Criticism
- Cultural Studies
- Economics
- Ethics
- Ethnic Studies (includes fields such as African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, Native American Studies, etc. )
- Folklore
- Geography
- History
- History and Ethics of Science and Technology
- International Studies
- Jurisprudence
- Languages and Linguistics (including both classical and modern languages)
- Literature (both prose and poetry)
- Music History and Criticism
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Religion and Comparative Religion
- Sociology
- Theatre History and Criticism
- Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies