Arts & Humanities

Pursue your passion, impact your community, and create your future. Explore opportunities for creative expression in languages & literature, visual arts, drama, music, philosophy, communication, contemporary media, general studies, and digital design. You’ll develop communication skills applicable in all fields and practice critical thinking & collaboration-abilities desired by employers- and participate in project-based, experiential learning. The arts and humanities provide an essential foundation for lifelong learning and growth.

Department Chair: Dr. Wanda Addison

Choose from our Programs below

Why Choose National University?

We're proud to be a Veteran-founded, San Diego-based nonprofit. Since 1971, our mission has been to provide accessible, achievable higher education to adult learners. Today, we educate students from across the U.S. and around the globe, with over 240,000 alums worldwide.

4-, 8-, and 12-Week Courses

Focus on one subject at a time and finish your degree faster.

150+ Degree Programs

Choose from associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, plus credentials and certificate programs.

Online and Hybrid Classes

Study when and where it's most convenient for you with on-site, hybrid, and 100% online classes.

Year-Round Enrollment

Transfer your credits anytime. Classes start weekly and monthly, and applications are accepted year-round.

Military Friendly® School

As a Yellow Ribbon school and a top educator of the U.S. military, we offer tuition discounts to servicemembers, Veterans, and their spouses and dependents.

Whole Human Education(TM)

At NU, you'll get the academic, emotional, career, financial, and family support needed to stay on track and reach your goals.