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Humanities at Ursinus

  • The Spring 2026 CPD Career Fair from the Floy Lewis Bakes Field House
    Applied experience is required at Ursinus. Internships provide the skill development and networking opportunities needed to bridge the gap between academic study and professional careers in fields like cultural heritage, publishing, non-profits, law and education.
  • Dr. McShane sitting in public library with student discussing a topic from open book.
    The English and Creative Writing prepare students for the 21st century through the study of literary, cultural, visual, and historical texts that shape our understanding of who we are and how we see the world today.
  • Beginning in March 2027, Go Global at Ursinus College will send sophomores out of the classroom and into the world—traveling nation...
    Beginning in March 2027, Go Global at Ursinus College will send sophomores out of the classroom and into the world—traveling nationally or internationally for a weeklong exploration of professional pathways and career fields through a global lens.
  • The History department at Ursinus explores the dynamic relationship between past and present through engaging, interactive courses, equip...
    The History department at Ursinus explores the dynamic relationship between past and present through engaging, interactive courses, equipping students with a versatile skill set for a wide range of professional fields.
  • Two college students sitting in library reading a book.
    Trey Dykeman '25 spent his Summer Fellows experience researching effective altruism, a topic informed by his experience abroad at St. Andrew's University in Scotland.
  • Maxwell Seebold '27 working as a 2025 Summer Fellow
    Through the Anthropology and Sociology major, students are challenged to question the social forces that shape individual lives. This exploration includes topics such as “cringe,” the focus of Maxwell Seebold’s ’27 Summer Fellows research.
  • Ursinus and the Collegeville community gather in Bomberger Hall for an interfaith service honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
    Interdisciplinary hubs are at the center of our Ursinus experience through APEX. These innovation centers connect our students with external partners to refine their skills in designing and implementing impactful solutions to global humanistic challenges.

BIG QUESTIONS. BIGGER THINKING.

REAL WORLD IMPACT.

sharpen the skills employers value most

Ursinus College graduates in the fields within Humanities are not limited to one narrow path—they thrive in professions that require strong communication, critical thinking, cultural awareness, and creativity.  You’ll explore big questions through disciplines like English, philosophy and religious studies, history, and languages guided by faculty who challenge you to think deeply and speak with confidence.

Small classes and close mentorship mean your voice matters and your perspective grows. You’ll graduate ready to interpret the world, connect across differences, and lead with insight.

equipped for a lifetime of leadership and impact

Within six months of graduation, 97% of Ursinus College alumni are employed, enrolled in graduate or professional school, completing a fellowship, or engaged in service work.

Ursinus College humanities alumni become attorneys, writers, educators, arts and museum professionals, nonprofit leaders, translators, marketing professionals, consultants and more.