HUMT, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites.
Important Major Information
- Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
- Credits in Major: 45-50
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | HUMT 1315 – Difference, Power, & Social Change (5) | HUMT 1710 – Education & the Public Good (5) | HUMT 1210 – Creative Expression for Peace & Justice (5) |
| Course 2 | HUMT 1830 – Indigenous Peoples of the Northwest (5) | HUMT 1450 – Contexts for Leadership (5) |
HUMT 1330 – Intro to Discernment/Community Engagement (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences (5) | HUMT 1850 – Storytelling Across Cultures (5) | HUMT 1860 – Religion, Conflict, & Peace (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Get involved
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person (5) | UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning (5) | UCOR 3800 Natural Science and Global Challenges (5) |
| Course 2 | HUMT 2710 – Seminar on Elem/sec Education (3) | †HUMT 2110, UCOR 1600, ECON 2110, OR ECON 2130 | UCOR 1200 Quantitative Reasoning (5) |
| Course 3 | HUMT 2720 – Supervised Internship in Elementary/sec Education (3) | HUMT 4000 – Seminar on Contemporary Problems (5) OR Chair-Approved Alternative (5) | Course in Concentration Area (5) |
†Choose HUMT 2110 – Economics of Wealth & Inequality, UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences, ECON 2110 – Principles of Econ - Microeconomics , OR ECON 2130 – Principles of Econ - Macroeconomics
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor(s) and review Educational Plan
- Get involved
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | HUMT 4710 – Jesuit Education (5) | HUMT 4720 – Jesuit Education Practicum (5) | Course in Concentration Area (5) |
| Course 2 | Course in Concentration Area (5) | Course in Concentration Area (5) | Course in Concentration Area (5) |
| Course 3 | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Review Educational Plan
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Post-graduation planning
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | Course in Concentration Area (5) | Course in Concentration Area (5) | HUMT 4010 – Capstone (5) |
| Course 2 | Course in Concentration Area (5) | Course in Concentration Area (5) | Course in Concentration Area (5) |
| Course 3 | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Apply for graduation on MySeattleU
- Continue Post Graduation Planning
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements.
The Humanities Core replaces the University Core in the student’s second degree but students are still required to take UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences and UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges.
Module I:
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II:
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning
Module III:
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- College of Arts and Sciences Requirements (Modern Language and History) are not required for the Humanities degree unless you double degree in another College of Arts and Sciences degree.
- HUMT 2100 substitutes for UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking.
- Adding a Second Degree: A second degree can be earned with the Humanities degree, changing the minimum required credits to 180.
- Generally, a second degree can be earned with addition of 35-45 credits in the fourth year.
- For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.
Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.
Visit the Seattle U Advising Services page for support or reach out to the Advising Center. Email CAS Advising at ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu.
Resources for Success
Soar during your time here:
- Find support for academic success, inclusion, and professional formation from the Student Success division.
- Receive equal access to courses, programs, and activities with Disability Services.
- Find the perfect spot to study at the Lemieux Library.
- Get answers to common questions at the Student Resource Network.
Excel in every class:
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs.
- Strengthen your writer’s voice at the Writing Center.
- Level up your skills at the Math Lab.
Source the best research:
- Connect with your librarians for support on research and assignments.
- Search the expansive network of books, eBooks, databases, journals and more.
Graduate on time:
- Map out your degre plan with academic advising.
- Keep your momentum going with Summer Programs.
Build your future career:
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office.
- Explore career options at the “What Can I Do With This Major” page.