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Discover the humanities

Explore dozens of humanities degrees and become a leader in your field through IU Online. Whether you're looking to hone your language skills, study the social sciences, or dig into criminal justice, find the right program here.

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Advance your career and expand your knowledge with a degree in the humanities. Classes are taught by accredited on-campus IU faculty and you have the opportunity to complete internships, experiential learning programs, and more.

  • Classes start January, March, May, June, August, and October
  • Choose 8- or 16-week courses
  • Access coursework anywhere
  • Enjoy personalized student services

Apply today and see how an IU degree can help you advance your career.

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Go further with an IU Online degree

You’ll benefit from career-focused programs that deliver an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can earn yours anytime and anywhere.

You don’t have to wait for the benefits either. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before graduation.

As an IU Online student, you’ll join Indiana University’s global community of more than 20,000 faculty, 80,000 students, and 725,000 alumni. So you’ll have connections no matter where life takes you.

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If you have 10 minutes, you have time to complete your application. Just select your program, answer a few simple questions, and you’re off and running.

You don’t need to submit test scores. And there’s no personal essay required.

After you complete your application, we’ll quickly assess it and get you on your way to a seamless start to your educational journey.

Create the future you want with IU Online

IU Online’s humanities programs are designed with flexibility and real-world career advancement in mind, so you can earn your degree on a timeline that works with your schedule—and fits your life.

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