Best Minors to Pair With a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities
Table of Contents
- Top Minors to Pair With Your Humanities Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities FAQ
- Customize Your Humanities Degree With the Right Minor
Earning a bachelor’s degree in humanities helps you build valuable skills: strong writing, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of culture and society. Pairing your degree with the right minor can take your education even further.
Whether you want to sharpen your creative abilities, gain practical business knowledge, or explore new career paths, adding a complementary minor can help you stand out and expand your options after graduation.
At the Tulane School of Professional Advancement (SoPA), you’ll find a wide range of minors that pair well with a humanities degree. Here are 10 to consider as you plan your path forward.
Top Minors to Pair With Your Humanities Degree
Applied Business Studies
Adding practical business knowledge can enhance almost any career path. The Applied Business Studies minor introduces core concepts in marketing, finance, management, and law, giving you a well-rounded understanding of how organizations function. Humanities graduates who combine strong writing and analytical skills with business fluency are well-positioned for leadership roles in both corporate and nonprofit sectors.
Small Business Development
If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, the Small Business Development minor can help you turn ideas into reality. You’ll learn how to develop business plans, market new ventures, secure funding, and manage operations. This minor is a great choice for humanities majors looking to freelance, consult, or launch creative businesses in fields such as media, publishing, or design.
Human Resource Development
Humanities majors often excel in communication, empathy, and organizational thinking, making human resource management a natural fit. The Human Resource Development minor helps you build the skills needed to forecast staffing needs, recruit and retain talent, manage compensation, and navigate employment law. You’ll be prepared to contribute to employee success and organizational culture in a variety of workplaces.
General Legal Studies
For students considering law school or careers where legal knowledge is valuable, the General Legal Studies minor provides a strong foundation. You’ll explore the structure of U.S. law, key legal concepts, and analytical reasoning — skills that serve humanities graduates well in roles related to advocacy, compliance, public policy, and more. This minor also strengthens your ability to think critically about legal and ethical issues across fields.
Digital Media and Marketing Communications
Digital marketing is a fast-evolving field that values creative thinking and strong communication, two hallmarks of a humanities background. In the Digital Media and Marketing Communications minor, you’ll learn how to create engaging digital content, build brand presence, and use industry tools such as SEO, CRM systems, and content management platforms. You’ll also gain experience analyzing campaign performance and applying data insights to refine your strategies.
Public Relations
Public relations blends strategic thinking, writing, and relationship building, all areas where humanities graduates thrive. The Public Relations minor teaches you how to plan and execute PR campaigns, manage digital and traditional media outreach, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences. You’ll also explore legal and ethical considerations, preparing you to represent organizations thoughtfully and responsibly.
Graphic Design
Strong visual communication skills are an asset across many industries. The Graphic Design minor teaches you core design principles, typography, branding, and digital illustration. You’ll gain hands-on experience using tools like Adobe Creative Cloud to create visually impactful work. Pairing this creative expertise with your humanities degree can open doors in marketing, publishing, content creation, and the arts.
Interactive UX/UI Design
User experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design focus on creating intuitive and engaging digital experiences. The Interactive UX/UI Design minor equips you with skills in UX research, UI design, digital imaging, and typography, plus training in tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud. Humanities majors bring empathy, storytelling, and audience awareness to UX/UI roles, making this a strong and in-demand pairing.
Teaching English Learners
If you’re drawn to education or global engagement, the Teaching English Learners minor offers valuable preparation. You’ll learn how to support multilingual students in K-12 classrooms and beyond. The curriculum covers inclusive teaching methods, language acquisition, and advocacy skills that can also serve you in roles with organizations such as Teach for America, the Peace Corps, or international education programs.
Information Technology
Technology touches nearly every field, and building IT skills can significantly expand your career options. The Information Technology minor offers a broad overview of core concepts in information systems and technology. Whether you pursue a career in business, education, nonprofit work, or media, having a solid understanding of digital tools and systems will strengthen your professional capabilities.
Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities FAQ
What is a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities?
A Bachelor of Arts in Humanities is an interdisciplinary degree that helps you develop critical thinking, writing, and communication skills. Students explore diverse topics such as literature, philosophy, history, visual and performing arts, linguistics, and cultural studies, preparing for a wide range of professional paths.
What careers can I pursue with a humanities degree?
A humanities degree prepares you for careers that value strong communication, analytical thinking, and cultural understanding. Graduates often work in fields such as consulting, journalism, publishing, marketing, public relations, sales, education, museum curation, nonprofit management, and public service. Many also pursue graduate study in law, business, education, public policy, or the arts and sciences.
How many credits are required to earn my humanities degree?
To graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from Tulane SoPA, you must complete 120 credits. This includes 84 credits of general education courses and electives and 36 credits of humanities major coursework.
How long does it take to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities?
Many students complete the degree in two to four years, depending on how many transfer credits they bring in and how many courses they take each semester. You can transfer up to 60 credits toward the 120-credit requirement, which can help you complete your degree faster.
Are there tuition discounts or ways to reduce costs?
Yes. Tulane SoPA offers several ways to reduce tuition costs, including a 20% tuition discount for eligible students and credit opportunities for prior learning or professional experience. These options can help make completing your degree more affordable.
Customize Your Humanities Degree With the Right Minor
Our Bachelor of Arts in Humanities offers the flexibility to pursue a wide range of interests, and a minor can help you translate those interests into practical skills that employers value.
Whether you’re looking to broaden your knowledge, prepare for leadership roles, or enter an emerging field, pairing your degree with the right minor can give you an edge in today’s job market. With fully online courses, expert faculty, and a range of disciplines, Tulane SoPA makes it easy to customize your education to match your professional goals.
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