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

Alumnus Mohammad Tariq Jamal (B.S. ‘18) Interdisciplinary Studies

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 

Marina Moussa and Ridge Tawdrous

Building a Network of SGAs

Students Marina Moussa and Ridge Tawdrous have taken their Student Government Association (SGA) leadership duties to the next level after successfully organizing New York Tech’s inaugural SGA Summit.

Students and alumni with their professor

Young Scholars Present at Annual Psychology Conference

College of Arts and Sciences faculty, students, and alumni presented their scholarly research at the 96th Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association.

Awarding High School Researchers

New York Tech has completed the eighth year of its Mini-Research Grant Awards program, continuing its commitment to undergraduate research and encouraging high school students to pursue STEM fields.

Portrait of Millie Gonzalez

Re-envisioning Our University’s Libraries

Millie González, M.L.I.S, M.B.A., has joined New York Tech as the first dean of libraries.

Research Projects Secure Competitive Federal Funding

Professors from the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences received research grants from the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Students sitting by spinning wheel

Students Get the 411 in Data 101

Students in fall 2024’s Data 101 class sections partnered with CommuterLink to study student commuting habits across the Long Island and New York City campuses and propose potential solutions to challenges.

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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.