Program Overview
| Program | Course Delivery |
|---|---|
| Humanities - Minor | On-Campus & Online |
Anywhere. Anytime. 100% Online.
All University of Minnesota Crookston online programs are offered asynchronously, which means you learn where you want, when you want - all you need is an internet connection. You can earn a world class University of Minnesota degree, from the comfort and convenience of your own home - Talk about the best of both worlds!
Think outside the box with a humanities minor
Calling all creatives, critical thinkers, artistic minds, and historians. The humanities minor helps students further understand the importance of diversity and multiculturalism by looking deeper into art, history, literature, philosophy, politics, and theater. These studies will encourage you to think outside the box. You will soon become an asset to your future employer, as a deep knowledge of humanities adds value and enhances the organization you will serve.
Maggie Melvin
Director of Admissions
Humanities Minor
A minor in humanities allows students to gain a greater understanding of disciplines such as art, history, literature, philosophy, politics, and theater. Students also become aware of the importance and benefits of diversity and multiculturalism.
The humanities minor is intended to complement major programs of study presently offered at U of M Crookston. A minor in humanities helps students broaden and balance their chosen majors with skills such as creative thinking and expression. The minor enables students to recognize opportunities, think creatively, assemble resources, and plan and implement new initiatives in various employment settings.
As graduates secure employment or start ventures of their own, they will demonstrate how an awareness of the humanities adds value and enhances the results for the organizations they serve. Studying in the humanities encourages students to think outside of the box and creatively, skills that are highly desirable to employers.
After completing the program, graduates will:
- Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
- Expand knowledge of the human condition and cultures, especially concerning behavior, ideas, and values expressed in works of human imagination and thought.
- Understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within a historical and social context.
- Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
- Engage in the creative process.
- Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
Program Description
- Required credits: 19
- Free-standing minor
- Broaden and balance your major
Awards and Accreditation
The University of Minnesota Crookston is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Student Experiences
Future Online Students
Many of our online students are full-time employees or full-time parents, and lots are both! So whether you’re thinking about finishing a degree, adding a second one, or taking on a brand new career path - this is YOUR time. Our online programs are designed with you in mind, and are flexible to be taken anywhere, anytime, 100% online.
Online Cost of Attendance
| Expense Category | Full-time (12+ credits) | Half-time (6-8 credits) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $12,148 | $6,772 |
| Books/supplies* | $279 | $279 |
Average Cost After Aid
$13,288
Average amount of grants & scholarships received (2022-2023 data)
$12,894
Average net price after grants & scholarships (2021-2022 data)
$22,883
Average TOTAL student loan debt after graduation (2022-2023)
Scholarship and Funding Options
The University of Minnesota Crookston provides quick and easy access to over $1 million worth of scholarship opportunities for new and returning students!
