Five Different Degree Streams
The College of the Humanities offers four different streams within the Bachelor of Humanities degree. Each of these streams offers unique elements that allow you to customize your education to suit your interests.
In addition, the College offers jointly with the School of Journalism a Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities degree.
The Bachelor of Humanities
The Bachelor of Humanities (Honours) is the most comprehensive version of the degree. It is designed for students with the broadest interests and includes the highest number of courses chosen by the College.
| Year One | Year Two | Year Three | Year Four |
| Core — Myth & Symbol | Core — Reason & Revelation | Core — Culture & Imagination | Core — Politics, Modernity & the Common Good |
| Greek & Roman Literature | Origin of Judaism, Christianity & Islam | European Literature | Modern Intellectual History & Modern Science |
| Anthropology & Religious Practice | History of Art | History of Music | Two Research Seminars |
| Language Requirement | Choice of History, English, or Philosophy | Choice of History, English, or Philosophy | Upper-year elective course |
| Free elective course | Free elective course | Free elective course | Free elective course |
The Bachelor of Humanities with a Combined Honours or a Minor
The Bachelor of Humanities with a Combined Honours or a Minor allows students to complete a degree in a specialized subject such as English or History in addition to their Humanities Great Books degree. Students are free to combine Humanities with any other discipline at Carleton that offers a Combined Honours or a Minor.
| Year One | Year Two | Year Three | Year Four |
| Core — Myth & Symbol | Core — Reason & Revelation | Core — Culture & Imagination | Core — Politics, Modernity & the Common Good |
| Greek & Roman Literature | Origin of Judaism, Christianity & Islam | European Literature | Modern Intellectual History & Modern Science |
| Anthropology & Religious Practice | History of Art | History of Music | Research Seminar |
| Language Requirement | Combined Honours or Minor subject | Combined Honours or Minor subject | Combined Honours or Minor subject |
| Free elective course | Combined Honours or Minor subject | Combined Honours or Minor subject | Combined Honours or Minor subject |
The Bachelor of Humanities with a Study Year Abroad
The Bachelor of Humanities with a Study Year Abroad is designed for Humanities students who wish to earn credits toward their degree by doing a third year abroad.
| Year One | Year Two | Year Three | Year Four |
| Core — Myth & Symbol | Core — Reason & Revelation | Five courses taken abroad | Core — Culture & Imagination |
| Greek & Roman Literature | Origin of Judaism, Christianity & Islam | Core — Politics, Modernity & the Common Good | |
| Anthropology & Religious Practice | History of Art | Modern Intellectual History & Modern Science | |
| Language Requirement | Choice of History, English, or Philosophy | History of Music | |
| Free elective course | Free elective course | European Literature |
The Bachelor of Humanities and Biology
The Bachelor of Humanities and Biology degree is designed for students who intend to apply to Medical School.
| Year One | Year Two | Year Three | Year Four |
| Core — Myth & Symbol | Core — Reason & Revelation | Core — Culture & Imagination | Core — Politics, Modernity & the Common Good |
| Greek & Roman Literature | Origin of Judaism, Christianity & Islam | European Literature | Research Seminar |
| Anthropology & Religious Practice | Language Requirement | History of Art | Biology or Biochemistry elective |
| Introductory Biology | Genetics & Plant or Animal Biology | History of Music | Biology or Biochemistry elective |
| Introductory Chemistry | Cellular Biology | Microbiology & Organic Chemistry | Biology or Biochemistry elective |
The Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities
The Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities degree is designed for students who wish to combine their study of the Great Books with a professional career training.
| Year One | Year Two | Year Three | Year Four |
| Core — Myth and Symbol | Core — Reason and Revelation | Core — Culture and Imagination | Core — Politics, Modernity & the Common Good |
| Greek & Roman Literature | Origin of Judaism, Christianity & Islam | European Literature | Modern Intellectual History & Modern Science |
| Anthropology & Religious Practice | Language Requirement | History of Art or Music | Research Seminar |
| Foundations of Journalism | Fundamentals of Reporting | Radio Journalism & Television Journalism | Journalism Now and Next & Specialized Reporting |
| Canadian History | Journalism & Public Institutions and Communications Law | Journalism Ethics & Advanced Reporting | Workshop in Radio, Television, Newspaper, New Media, or Specialized Media |
For more information, see the Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities page.
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