College of Arts & Humanities Departments & Degrees

The Minnesota State Moorhead College of Arts and Humanities courses teach the important skills of critical thinking and cultural sensitivity. Student knowledge is applied across a variety of contexts to create versatile learners for a world that is constantly changing.

• Department of History, Languages & Humanities Degrees

  History, Languages & Humanities Undergraduate Degree Options

  • BA in History
  • BA in Humanities
  • BA in Women’s and Gender Studies
  • BS in Social Studies Education
    • Anthropology emphasis
    • Economics emphasis
    • Geography emphasis
    • History emphasis
    • Political Science emphasis
    • Psychology emphasis
    • Sociology emphasis

  History, Languages & Humanities Minors

  • Minor in History
  • Minor in Women’s and Gender Studies

  History, Languages & Humanities Certificates

  • Certificate in Women & Science
• English Department Degrees

  English Degree Options

  • BA in English
    • Integrated English & Publishing Emphasis
  • BA in English & Mass Communications
  • BS in Communication Arts & Literature Education

  English Minors

  • Minor in English
  • Minor in English Writing

  English Certificates

  • Certificate in Professional Writing

  English Teaching Endorsements

  • Communication Arts/Literature Middle Level (5-8) Teaching Endorsement
• School of Art Degrees

  Art Degree Options

  • BA in Art History
  • BFA in Art Education
  • BFA in Studio Art
    • Ceramics emphasis
    • Drawing and Illustration emphasis
    • Interdisciplinary Art emphasis
    • Painting emphasis
    • Sculpture emphasis

  Art Minors

  • Art Minor
  • Art History Minor
  • Art Therapy Minor

  Art Certificates

  • Certificate in Book Illustration
  • Certificate in Museum and Cultural Heritage Professions
  • Certificate in Scientific Illustration
  • Certificate in Sequential Art
• School of Media Arts, Design & Entertainment Degrees
  • BA in Film Studies
  • BFA in Animation
  • BFA in Film Production
  • BFA in Graphic and Interactive Design
    • Digital Design and Production Emphasis
    • Interactive Media Emphasis
    • Graphic Design Emphasis
    • Graphic and Interactive Design Minor
  • BS in Audio Production and Entertainment Management
    • Emphasis in Acting and Production - starting Fall 2025
    • Emphasis in Entertainment Management
    • Emphasis in Recording Arts and Post Production

  Media Arts, Design & Entertainment Minors

  • Acting and Production Minor
  • Entertainment Management Minor
  • Film Studies Minor
  • Film Production Minor
  • Graphic and Interactive Design Minor
  • Media Arts Minor
  • Recording Arts and Post-Production Minor
• School of Performing Arts Degrees

  Performing Arts Undergraduate Degree Options

  • BA in Music
    • Emphasis in General Music
    • Emphasis in Music Performance
  • BS Commercial Music
  • BS in Music Education
    • Emphasis in Instrumental Music
    • Emphasis in Vocal Music

  Performing Arts Minors

  • Commercial Music Minor
  • Music Minor

  Performing Arts Certificates

  • Certificate in Instrumental Music Education
  • Certificate in Jazz
  • Certificate in Music Technology
  • Certificate in Vocal Music Education
  • Graduate Certificate in Kodály