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 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.
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
Jamel Vanderburg, M.P.A., presented on distorted disasters in communities of color at the International Graduate Student Conference in Honolulu, comparing Hurricane Katrina and the Maui wildfires, and advocating for removing personal politics to help people.
Alex Menachery once hated the idea of studying medicine. Now, he is pursuing a B.S./D.O. in life sciences/osteopathic medicine and serving as president of the Long Island Student Government Association.
Linda Stasi (B.F.A. ’70), got her first taste of the hustle and bustle of the newsroom writing for the Campus Slate. She ultimately landed jobs at major media outlets and has since transitioned to novelist.
In his research, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling Robert Alexander, Ph.D., focuses on eye movements and the role they play not just in vision but also perception and cognition.
On May 19, New York Institute of Technology celebrated its 63rd commencement.
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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.
