About the Languages, Humanities, and Political Science Area
Do you enjoy learning about people, cultures, and the stories that connect them? In this focus area, you’ll explore language, literature, history, and political ideas while building skills in analysis, communication, and cultural understanding. Through engaging coursework and discussion, you’ll begin to see how your interests can translate into a meaningful career.
Course Requirements
Semester One (12 Total Credits)
Complete all of the following
Take the following:
- BYUI101 - Experience BYU-Idaho (1)
Take the following:
BYUI153 – The Heroic Journey (3) (In Fall Semester, enrollment in this course is available only through Freshman Connection).
*If you are unable to register for this course, see alternate courses here.
Take 1 of the following:
Take 1 of the following:
- Take any additional eligible University credits for a total of 12 credits.
- ENG151 - Introduction to Literature (3)
- ENG218 – Creative Writing (3)
- HIST120 – US History to 1877 (3)
- HIST121 - U.S. History Since 1877 (3)
- HIST201 – World History to 1500 (3)
- HIST202 – Modern World History (3)
- POLSC110 – American Government (3)
- POLSC150 – Introduction to Comparative Politics (3)
- POLSC170 – International Politics (3)
- HUM110 - Discovery and Discernment Through the Arts (3)
- INTST100 – Introduction to International Studies (1)
Semester Two (12 Total Credits)
Complete all of the following
- Take the following:
- GS100 - Career and Self Discovery (1)
- Take 1 of the following:
- Take 1 of the following:
- Take 1 of the following:
- ENG151 - Introduction to Literature (3)
- ENG218 – Creative Writing (3)
- HIST120 – US History to 1877 (3)
- HIST121 - U.S. History Since 1877 (3)
- HIST201 – World History to 1500 (3)
- HIST202 – Modern World History (3)
- POLSC110 – American Government (3)
- POLSC150 – Introduction to Comparative Politics (3)
- POLSC170 – International Politics (3)
- HUM110 - Discovery and Discernment Through the Arts (3)
- INTST100 – Introduction to International Studies (1)
- Take any additional eligible University credits for a total of 12 credits.
Majors and Careers
- Art
- Art Education
- Art Education Composite
- Communications
- Dance
- Design
- Fine Arts
- Floral Design
- Humanities
- Music
- Music Education Composite
- Musical Arts
- Philosophy
- Theatre Education
- Theatre Studies
- Virtual Design and Construction
- Architect
- Art Gallery Curator
- Art Therapist
- Choreographer
- Commercial and Residential Design
- Costume Designer
- Craft Artist
- Dance Medicine Specialist
- Dance Photographer
- Director
- Event Coordinator
- Fundraising and Development
- Graphic Designer
- Higher Education Student Support
- Human Resources
- Illustrator
- Music editing, production, and composing
- Musician
- Non-Profit Administration
- Performer (Vocal, Music, Dance, Acting)
- Photographer
- Primary Education (Art Drama, and Music Teacher)
- Private Lessons Teacher
- Professor
- Project Manager
- Real Estate
- Retail Sales
- Sales/Marketing
- Secondary Education (Art Drama, and Music Teacher)
- Set and Exhibit Design
- Sound Technician
- Stage Hand
- Training and Development
- Writing/Editing
- Product Designer