The Arts and Humanities department believes in developing the whole student and helping prepare young people to enter an increasingly fragmented and complex world. Critical thinking, a keen eye and ear for aesthetic judgment, and the ability to express oneself in writing and in speech have never been more important tools for thriving in our modern world.
All students will take Composition I and II as well as an upper-level literature course to satisfy graduation requirements. Students entering as sophomores will additionally take Sophomore English. Most students will also take some or all of the following courses to satisfy graduation requirements: American Studies/U.S. History, Economics, a Fine Art, Government, Speech, World History/Studies, and two years of the same foreign language. Many courses in the Humanities and Fine Arts receive college credit through the University of Arkansas System, and those are designated below.
Additionally, all students are able to take introductory art and music classes, as well as become part of one of the music performance ensembles. For students desiring more advanced training in the humanities or fine arts, we offer a variety of specialized courses, including six different Capstone courses (more than any other department). Each school year culminates in the annual Arts and Humanities Capstone Research Symposium, a celebration of exploration and inquiry probing necessary and vital questions in the humanities and arts.
