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Bachelor of Arts Major in Humanities

Study the manifestations of what makes us human, such as culture, literature, history, art, and philosophy.

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The Bachelor of Arts, Humanities Major is a 120-credit online degree program. You must complete at least 30 credits through Athabasca University.

All courses are individualized study, allowing you to complete the coursework at your own pace. You can finish this program in as little as 4 years of full-time study or work at your own pace and take as long as you need. There is no time limit for completion.

You also have the option of taking Humanities as a minor.

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Ann Reynolds

Tutor

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Dr. Chris McTavish

Academic Coordinator

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Dr. David Buchanan

Acting Academic Coordinator and Tutor

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David Wareham Evans

Academic Instructor

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Dr. Frits Pannekoek

Professor

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Jeff Potkins

Distance Learning Instructor

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Dr. Jolene Armstrong

Associate Professor

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Dr. Kristin Rodier

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

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Dr. Lisa Micheelsen

Academic coordinator, graduate instructor, tutor

  • E-mail: lisam@athabascau.ca
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Dr. Marc B. Cels

Associate Professor, History

  • E-mail: marcc@athabascau.ca
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Dr. Nina Paulovicova

Associate Professor, History

  • E-mail: npaulovicova@athabascau.ca
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Osire Glacier

Assistant Professor

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Dr. Suzanne McCullagh

Assistant Professor

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Viorica Craciunescu

Individualized Study Tutor

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Dr. Wendell Kisner

MA-IS Program Director

  • E-mail: wendellk@athabascau.ca
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