Applied humanities

B.A. or B.S.
Online You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online.*
delivery
$384 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.†
per credit
4
start terms/year

If your academic journey is still in progress, you’re not alone: Nearly 40 million adult learners in the United States have some college experience but no degree. That’s why Oregon State University delivers a B.A./B.S. in Applied Humanities degree program online, designed to give students like you a flexible and affordable pathway to complete your degree.

Not only that, but this program will also provide you with knowledge and skills that are valuable in any workplace setting thanks to career-focused courses.

Pay zero tuition for your final 12 credits

For this degree only, as long as you remain in good academic standing, you’ll pay zero tuition for the last 12 Ecampus credits that you need to complete your applied humanities degree online with Oregon State.

This zero-tuition benefit can be applied to any 12 Ecampus credits (e.g., elective courses), not just those in the applied humanities program. Review the scholarship eligibility details listed below for more information.

Skills you’ll gain in OSU’s online applied humanities degree program

As a student in Oregon State’s online applied humanities degree program, you’ll gain the in-demand skills you need to stand out in the job market and level up your career. You’ll learn from expert Oregon State faculty who have real-world experience.

  • Writing
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Advertising
  • Indigenous philosophies
  • Scientific reasoning
  • Humanitarian perspectives
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Program details

With an emphasis on critical thinking and writing as they apply to the modern workplace, the required courses in Oregon State’s online applied humanities bachelor’s program will equip you with practical knowledge and abilities that are useful in any situation.

The online applied humanities program is delivered online in partnership with Oregon State’s College of Liberal Arts.

Degree requirements

A minimum of 180 quarter credits are required to graduate with your degree in applied humanities, including::

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Additional program features

Oregon State’s applied humanities bachelor’s program is designed for students with some college but no degree, and it provides you an affordable path to graduation. The completion scholarship (zero tuition for your last 12 credits) is only available as a part of this online program.

This will enable you to graduate with less debt, and it’s part of Oregon State’s innovative commitment to making your learning experience more affordable.

Oregon State’s B.A./B.S. in Applied Humanities includes a built-in completion scholarship that enables eligible Ecampus students to pay zero tuition for the program’s last 12 online undergraduate credits. For complete details on eligibility criteria, additional requirements and contact information, review our scholarship eligibility webpage.

Some degree requirements may be transferred from other institutions. Please note that a minimum of 45 credits of the last 75 credits in this degree program must be completed at Oregon State (online or on campus) to meet the academic residency requirement.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admittance to OSU for appropriate articulation. Additional information about transferring credits is available through OSU’s Transfer Credit Central.

This program offers exceptional flexibility in the courses you take. It is specifically designed to reduce the number of classes you need to complete your degree, allowing you to fulfill various core requirements while simultaneously fulfilling major requirements.

Many of the required applied humanities core courses you take in this program will use low-cost and no-cost textbooks and course materials (available as used books or rentals). This is a proven way to save students like you money.

As an undergraduate degree-seeking student, you can apply to earn an honors degree online in your academic major. Earning this prestigious degree gives you the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on research, complete a comprehensive thesis experience and engage in co-curricular activities.

You can gain highly specialized skills that are in demand by employers — and do it with less of a time and financial commitment — when you earn a certificate or microcredential online with Oregon State. Choose from a large collection of short-form offerings that can help you upskill quickly.

Applied humanities careers

The knowledge you acquire in Oregon State’s online applied humanities degree program will help you fill in-demand jobs in the global marketplace. As a leader in this area, you’ll graduate ready to showcase your abilities and make your mark as a professional who has the skills that employers need most.

Potential careers include:

  • Fundraising manager
  • Administrative services manager
  • Social and community service manager
  • Equal opportunity representative and officer
  • Human resources specialist
  • Training and development specialist