Build a Degree Around Your Interests
Housed within the Division of Humanities, Pitt-Johnstown’s Humanities (Thematic Cluster) option allows students to shape their Bachelor of Arts degree around a topic, concept, or question that reflects their interests. Rather than following a traditional course of study within a single discipline, students work closely with a faculty advisor to select courses across multiple fields and build a personalized curriculum.
This interdisciplinary approach encourages students to explore connections among ideas, examine subjects from different perspectives, and develop a deeper understanding of the human experience. Students interested in the evolution of beauty, for example, might combine coursework in philosophy, art history, English literature, and music. Other possible areas of interest include literature, theatre, music, foreign languages, and multimedia and digital culture.
The Humanities (Thematic Cluster) option is well suited to students with varied interests who want to explore a subject in depth and make meaningful connections across disciplines. With faculty guidance, students can develop a course of study that reflects their academic goals while strengthening their ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and approach complex questions from multiple perspectives.
Get To Know Our Faculty
Michael Stoneham
Holly Acker
Alvaro A Bernal PhD
Michael Bodolosky
Catherine S Cox PhD
Mitchell Custer
Mark T DiMauro PhD
Laryssa Ann Duncan
Michael J Fletcher PhD
Valerie S Grash PhD
Daniel Hutton
Ako Inuzuka PhD
Jeremy C Justus PhD
Roger N Kerekes
Tuangtip Klinbubpa Neff PhD
Marissa Justus-Landrigan
Paul A Lucas PhD
Maryl R McGinley PhD
Stanford Mukasa
Diane M Nicodemus PhD
Barbara Petrosky PhD
Ann Rea PhD
Martin A Rice PhD
Kelly Scarff
Frederick C Schwerer PhD
John G Teacher
William Wandersee
Jeffrey L Webb MM
Patty J Wharton Michael PhD
Laura Yevchak