Department of Humanities
Master critical thinking and communication, engage in cross-disciplinary studies, and appreciate human intellectual and political achievements. Develop digital skills and understand civic and social responsibility in a global context, all through flexible course delivery modes tailored to your learning preferences.
New York Tech’s Department of Humanities offers a unique blend of interdisciplinary studies, minors, and core curriculum courses designed to broaden your intellectual horizons and sharpen your skills. Our Interdisciplinary Studies major lets you create customized degree programs from a wide range of disciplines, ensuring your education aligns perfectly with your interests and career goals. Minors allow you to explore areas outside your primary field, enriching your academic experience.
We emphasize the integration of emergent technologies and digital skills, preparing you for the demands of the modern workforce. Our courses are flexible in delivery, including in-person, remote synchronous (Zoom), online (asynchronous), and hybrid formats, allowing you to learn in a way that suits your lifestyle. Engage with subjects that matter in today’s world, from creative expression and imagination to civic and social responsibility, all within a diverse, multicultural, and global context.
Degrees & Certificates
Explore our dynamic degrees and certificates in the Department of Humanities, which combine English, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Studies. Hone critical thinking, communication, and digital skills while engaging in cross-disciplinary studies and preparing for a global, multicultural world.
Minors
Minors can add extra value to your degree, boosting your professional appeal to employers and offering a key differentiator if you plan to pursue graduate and postgraduate degrees.
Alumni Voices
This program has so much to offer. With my degree in interdisciplinary studies, I am able to do my master’s in engineering, computer science, or go to medical school.
Mohammad Tariq Jamal (B.S. ‘18)
Interdisciplinary Studies
About Our Faculty
Our dedicated faculty in the Department of Humanities are experienced scholars and passionate educators ready to guide your academic journey.
Faculty
Our faculty members bring diverse expertise fostering an environment of critical thinking, creativity, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Faculty Accomplishments
Jonathan Goldman, Ph.D., chaired a panel and was a speaker at the XXIX International James Joyce Symposium, held June 14-19, 2024, at the University of Glasgow. He also served as a member of the safety team established to help ensure equitable treatment for all conference delegates.
College News
College of Arts and Sciences Welcomes New Dean
On September 1, New York Tech welcomed Charles Moore, Ph.D., as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, where he will contribute to the university’s goal of achieving high research activity.
Guiliano Global Fellows: Glacier Saviors, Exoplanets, and More
Under the Edward Guiliano Global Fellowship Program, seven students traveled the globe, broadening their perspectives and working on transformational research projects.
Shadowing Physicians in Italy
Biology students Miriam Farah and Maha Hussaini spent two weeks shadowing physicians in Italy with the Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program.
Prescription for a New Career Path
New York Tech and Howard University’s College of Pharmacy will offer a seven-year Chemistry, B.S. (Pharmaceutical Sciences)-Pharm.D. combined degree program.
A Sweet Tooth for Dentistry
Biology student Aleeza Mughal has a passion for dentistry and founded an on-campus club where like-minded students can learn more about the field.
Riding the Brain Wave
When Ryan Ahmed’s father suffered a brain aneurysm, Ahmed sprang into action, developing earbuds that register brain activity. At New York Tech, he has taken his idea even further.
Keep Exploring
The Department of Humanities offers dynamic programs that hone your critical thinking and communication skills, engage your creativity, and prepare you for a global, multicultural world.