Applied humanities

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.