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B.A. in Humanities and Social Sciences
Choose an interdisciplinary major that builds on Rivier’s history in the liberal arts and prepares students for a variety of careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Why Study Humanities and Social Sciences at Rivier?
Launching in Fall 2025, the Humanities and Social Sciences interdisciplinary major will provide students with a distinctive, integrated program using applied, interactive, and experiential learning that draws upon the disciplines of English, history, political science, philosophy, religion, and sociology.
The major’s theme of Stewardship, Society, and Service will provide students with a broad perspective and opportunities to understand current and emerging issues, especially those requiring civic engagement, intellectual knowledge, ethical reasoning, and entrepreneurial drive.
In the interdisciplinary B.A. in Humanities and Social Sciences program, you will:
- Develop skills in inquiry and analysis, critical and creative thinking, clear written and oral communication, quantitative and information literacy, innovative problem-solving, and effective collaboration.
- Receive broad perspective and opportunities to understand current and emerging issues, especially those requiring civic engagement, intellectual knowledge, ethical reasoning, and entrepreneurial drive.
- Learn and practice skills by participating in individual and collaborative projects and conducting unique research.
Where Will Your Degree Take You?
The critical thinking, problem-solving, and clear communication skills students develop through this interdisciplinary major will lay the foundation for a variety of dynamic careers.
Job Roles
- Business executive
- NGO leader
- Communication manager
- Government official
- Financial analyst
- Attorney
- Humanities and Social Sciences teacher
- Consultant
Graduate Studies
Alumni of our program are well-prepared to pursue graduate studies in law and business. In addition, the courses within the Humanities and Social Sciences major will enable students to meet requirements for disciplinary concentrations in English, social studies, and science in Rivier’s well-recognized early childhood and elementary education teacher preparation programs for licensure.
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Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Telephone (603) 897-8507
- Email admissions@rivier.edu
- Location Madeleine Hall