Arts and Humanities Degree

Linfield’s Arts and Humanities Degree

An Arts and Humanities degree does more than prepare you for a job. It lays the foundation for a successful career while also preparing you to compete in the marketplace of ideas. You will learn to think independently and make sound judgments, expand your horizons, discover new perspectives, and gain the tools to defend your point of view.

The skills and knowledge that you will gain through Linfield’s multi-disciplinary Arts and Humanities program provide excellent preparation for careers in the fields of business, teaching, journalism, writing, public relations, broadcasting and art. And for those interested in graduate school, this degree is valuable in the fields of law, religion, education, and art.

Arts and Humanities Program Courses & Requirements

Linfield’s Arts and Humanities curriculum puts an emphasis on interdisciplinary perspectives that lead to a Senior Project where you can put your specific focus into a broader context.

Students may choose from the following Linfield departments for their major classes:

Art and Visual Culture
English
Modern Languages
Music
Theatre and Communications Arts
Religious Studies
Philosophy

List of Arts and Humanities Courses and Further Requirement Information.

Frequently Asked Questions about Linfield’s Bachelor's Degree in Arts and Humanities

How much will the degree cost? Will it be worth it to me?

A bachelor’s degree in Arts & Humanities from Linfield College will boost your marketability, confidence and professional standing. For more information on cost, visit the Tuition Cost area of our website.

How does the Linfield Adult Degree Program compare to other colleges in regards to tuition costs for completing my degree?

You will find that the Linfield Adult Degree Program tuition is extremely competitive in tuition costs when compared to both public colleges and other private schools. Information on tuition comparison can be found on our Tuition Comparison page.

Can I get financial aid assistance?

Linfield College works with all students to provide assistance in obtaining financial aid including various types of Federal loans, grants and scholarships. Most admitted students in the Adult Degree Program are working and therefore attend college on a part time basis. You will find that the financial aid award usually covers your cost of tuition, fees, and books. Many employers offer full or partial tuition reimbursement. Please remember to ask your employer if they provide a benefit for continuing education.

Can I receive credit for previous college work?

Absolutely! Most academic college classes that you have taken from an accredited community college or four year college or university; for which you received a grade of “C” or higher, will count towards your bachelor’s degree. Our academic advisors will review all transcripts and will work with you to transfer as many credit as possible.

What about experience? I own my own business—shouldn’t that count for something?

We have a program that awards credit for knowledge gained on the job or through volunteer activities called credit for prior learning (CPL). You will work closely with an instructor to decide what courses you will challenge and assemble a portfolio to present prior learning demonstrated through experience. Your academic advisor can tell you more about this program.

Can I complete my Arts and Humanities degree with a blend of on campus and online classes?

Yes. Linfield's Adult Degree Program offers classes that meet on campus for face to face and hybrid learning (combining classroom instruction with online), giving adult students more personal access to Linfield's strong teaching faculty.

You recognize the value of interactive learning and your life demands a flexible class schedule; so you can have it both ways by blending an evening class and an online class. Never taken an online class? Read Linfield’s Guide to Online College for Adults.

What are the evening classes like?

Adult students enjoy the small class size at Linfield, with an enviable 14 to 1 ratio between students and professor. You will enjoy plenty of interaction, through discussion, lecture, and guided instruction so that you get all the benefits of college learning as an adult. Classes that meet once per week for 3 hours are designed to fit into your busy schedule and start at 6:00pm.

What are the General Education requirements in a Linfield bachelor’s degree?

The general education is called the Linfield Curriculum and stresses wide exposure to the ways that educated individuals, be they scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, teachers, or ethicists, engage ideas, articulate choices and assert opinions. The Linfield Curriculum consists of an Inquiry Seminar (college writing), seven courses in the Modes of Inquiry, two courses in Diversity Studies, and a Writing-Intensive course in each major. Courses taken to satisfy the Linfield Curriculum also complete requirements in one or more areas of each student’s major.

How many credits will it take to finish my degree?

The requirement for a bachelor’s degree from Linfield College is a cumulative total of 125 semester credits, which includes the Major, Linfield Curriculum, and electives. Credits that you completed at accredited community colleges and four-year colleges and universities count toward this total. A minimum of 30 credits in the degree must be completed at Linfield. Your advisor will work with you to maximize your previous college and work experiences, and provide a suggested academic plan to finish your program in the major you choose.

When does the academic year start?

Classes begin 4 times per year. Thanks to our continuous enrollment program, you can apply year round and start your classes at the beginning of the next semester. This allows you to accelerate your degree completion at Linfield.

Why Linfield College?

Linfield is one of the oldest colleges in the West and was chartered in 1858. The college is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as an independent, not for profit institution, and has consistently earned high rankings by such organizations as U.S. News and World Report's “America's Best Colleges," Barron's Guide and The Princeton Review.

I’d like to find out more. What is the next step?

Please contact us and one of our knowledgeable admissions and enrollment specialists will be in touch with you shortly.

Congratulations on taking the first step to completing your bachelor’s degree in Arts and Humanities!