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Oregon State University Ecampus delivers more than 100 degrees, certificates and microcredentials online to students all over the world. The goal is simple: to give you greater access to learning opportunities that blend quality, engagement and innovation.

Oregon State is consistently ranked one of the nation's best providers of online education by U.S. News & World Report and other publications.

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33 programs in humanities available

Undergraduate degrees (12)

Anthropology

B.A. or B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Study the sciences and humanities and sharpen your critical thinking. You’ll learn to apply cutting-edge theory and methods to solve pressing social problems in a wide range of careers.

Applied Humanities

B.A. or B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Complete your degree and pay zero tuition for the last 12 credits while gaining in-demand cultural responsiveness skills, and learn to communicate in any workplace setting.

Contemporary Music Industry

B.A. or B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Tap into your creative interests to become an innovator who has the artistic skill and business savvy to influence modern music practices, media and the entertainment industry.

Digital Communication Arts

B.A. or B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Become one of the new media leaders of the future as you learn innovative, cutting-edge industry standards in technology and communications.

French

B.A.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Develop proficiency in a language spoken by nearly 300 million people worldwide as you gain knowledge of and appreciation for diverse francophone cultures and modern-day France.

German

B.A. or B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Build a strong foundation in the language, culture and history of German-speaking countries, and benefit from ample interactions with classmates and instructors.

History

B.A. or B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Immerse yourself in thought-provoking courses to better understand the past—from multiple cultural perspectives—and contemporary global issues by searching for historical patterns.

Liberal Studies

B.A. or B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Customize your liberal studies major to meet your unique academic goals. Work with an advisor to develop a cohesive program of study that will foster critical skills for your career.

Philosophy

B.A. or B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Analyze classical issues and contemporary ones emerging in popular culture, social media, politics and more while gaining the skills to support lives guided by ethical reflection and civic duty.

Religious Studies

B.A. or B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Delve into an academic study of religions and religious diversity while learning the impact religious traditions make on politics, aesthetics, social structure and culture.

Spanish

B.A.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Prepare for life as a bilingual and culturally responsive citizen through courses that guide your learning of the language and cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

B.A. or B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Acquire extensive knowledge in social sciences and humanities that focuses on gender issues and women’s experiences. Examine feminist and anti-racist work that contributes to social justice.

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Undergraduate certificates (3)

Global Learning

Undergraduate Certificate

Overview | Careers | Skills

Acquire a greater understanding of global cultures, economies, political systems and international relations, and learn how to skillfully communicate across cultures.

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Undergraduate Certificate or Minor

Overview | Careers | Skills

Engage in a broad study of gender and women's issues in a program that emphasizes a diversity of experiences through a focus on disciplinary-based knowledge about women's lives.

Undergraduate microcredentials (16)

Business and Professional Writing

Microcredential

Overview | Classes | Skills

Sharpen your professional writing and communication skills and gain helpful strategies for creating clear and concise technical documents, presentations and more.

Business of Viral Content Creation

Microcredential

Overview | Classes | Skills

Learn to strategically analyze and produce content with the intention of building your own platform and brand, and sharpen your content gathering, evaluation and writing skills.

Chinese (Introductory)

Microcredential

Overview | Classes | Skills

Learn the essentials of colloquial Mandarin with an emphasis on conversation, reading and writing, and build a foundation that enables you to communicate with a global network.

Content Development and Production

Microcredential

Overview | Classes | Skills

Enhance your creativity and gain the applied skills to visualize a text narrative into an audio/visual media production, and develop the ability to manipulate sound media.

German (Introductory)

Microcredential

Overview | Classes | Skills

Develop foundational speaking, writing, reading and comprehension skills in German, and learn about German culture while gaining the skills to converse with others in the language.

German (Intermediate I)

Microcredential

Overview | Classes | Skills

Develop intermediate speaking, writing, reading and comprehension skills in German, and learn about German culture while gaining the skills to converse with others in the language.

German (Intermediate II)

Microcredential

Overview | Classes | Skills

Develop intermediate speaking, writing, reading and comprehension skills in German, and learn about German culture while gaining the skills to converse with others in the language.

German (Advanced)

Microcredential

Overview | Classes | Skills

Develop advanced speaking, writing, reading and comprehension skills in German, and learn about German culture while gaining the skills to converse with others in the language.

Indigenous Studies

Microcredential

Overview | Classes | Skills

Study Indigenous experiences and learn how to critically assess colonialism and power dynamics, so that you can respectfully engage and collaborate with tribal communities.

Italian (Introductory)

Microcredential

Overview | Classes | Skills

Develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing comprehension of Italian. Gain a unique cultural perspective as you develop the skills to converse with other Italian speakers.

Italian (Intermediate)

Microcredential

Overview | Classes | Skills

Expand your speaking, listening, reading and writing comprehension of Italian. Gain a unique cultural perspective as you develop the skills to converse more confidently with other Italian speakers.

Korean (Introductory)

Microcredential

Overview | Classes | Skills

Learn the logical components of Korean with a focus on reading, writing, listening, speaking, colloquial expressions and culture to gain a comprehensive understanding.

Korean (Intermediate)

Microcredential

Overview | Classes | Skills

Learn the logical components of Korean with a focus on reading, writing, listening, speaking, colloquial expressions and culture to gain a comprehensive understanding.

Serving LGBTQIA+ Communities

Microcredential

Overview | Classes | Skills

Study key concepts, histories and political frameworks that will help you better understand and engage in applied work and direct services for LGBTQIA+ communities.

Spanish (Introductory)

Microcredential

Overview | Classes | Skills

Learn about the complexity of the Spanish language and the diversity of Spanish-speaking communities while gaining the skills to converse with other Spanish-speakers.

Spanish (Intermediate)

Microcredential

Overview | Classes | Skills

Gain a more advanced understanding of the complexity of Spanish and the diversity of Spanish-speaking communities while gaining the skills to converse with others in Spanish.

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Undergraduate course sequences (1)

Language Courses

Online Course Sequences

Overview

Set yourself up for career advancement and enhance your global awareness and intercultural skills by studying a new language via engaging and interactive language courses online.

Graduate degrees (1)

History

M.A. or M.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Prepare for multiple career paths by learning evidence-based analysis, critical empathy and an appreciation of the many perspectives and complexities in the world around us.

Undergraduate minors (20)