BOLDLY HUMAN FEARLESSLY CREATIVE
EXPERIENCE THE TIGHT-KNIT FEEL OF A SMALL LIBERAL ARTS
COLLEGE WITH THE OPPORTUNITIES OF A NATIONAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY NEAR D.C.
The College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) at the University of Maryland is a vibrant and multicultural community of artists, humanists, creators and transformative thinkers who study what it means to be human through the arts, culture, history, language, literature, storytelling and more. We share a common mission: to deepen understanding of the world around us and to imagine, inspire and shape a better future.
With the guidance of our faculty experts, you will build the confidence and skills to pursue meaningful careers and lives of purpose. You won’t just study ideas you’ll apply them. Through courses, internships, study abroad experiences, community connections and individualized academic and career advising, you’ll be competitively prepared for a range of real-world opportunities. Our alumni have forged careers in almost every industry, including arts and culture, government, entrepreneurship, law, finance, medicine and technology. The creative ways to apply your ARHU degree are truly boundless!
RECENT INTERNSHIP & CAREER PLACEMENTS
Penguin Random House
Under Armour
International Rescue Committee
Maryland General Assembly
Booz Allen Hamilton
National Science Foundation
Bethesda Magazine
Washington Nationals
National Public Radio
Strathmore
Bank of America
iHeartMedia
TEKsystems
Edelman
HubSpot
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
ARHU students explore their interests on campus, throughout the D.C. metro area and across the globe. Visit our website and check out our Instagram to learn more about our amazing students:
AIDAN LASH ’27
SPANISH; INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
“I applied both of my majors and experienced diplomacy by interning at the Embassy of Mexico. Studying abroad in Barcelona gave me another opportunity to use my Spanish and deepen my cultural immersion. UMD has provided the skills, resources and experiences needed for my future career.”
TRINITEE TATUM ’26
ART HISTORY; AMERICAN STUDIES
“I feel supported by my professors as I prepare for a future museum career in American art. I’m taking theories from class and applying them in the art galleries on campus and as a fellow at The Phillips Collection in D.C. In my roles, I give tours, help with outreach and research the collections.”
KEEGAN PERRY ’27
THEATRE; WOMEN, GENDER, & SEXUALITY STUDIES
“I love the community here. The university offers a ton of resources and opportunities to get involved, while the arts and humanities provide an intimate community to grow and learn alongside faculty and students. I feel supported and challenged by my professors and peers.”
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MAJORS
American studies (B.A.)
Arabic studies (B.A.)
Art history (B.A.)
Chinese (B.A.)
Cinema and media studies (B.A.)
Classical languages and literatures (B.A.)
Communication (B.A.)
Dance (B.A.)
English language and literature (B.A.)
French language and literature (B.A.)
German studies (B.A.)
Global cultures and thought (B.A.)
History (B.A.)
Immersive media design (B.A.)
Italian studies (B.A.)
Japanese (B.A.)
Jewish studies (B.A.)
Linguistics (B.A.)
Music education (B.M.E.)
Music (B.A.)
Music (B.M.)
Persian studies (B.A.)
Philosophy (B.A.)
Philosophy, politics, and economics (B.A.)
Public service interpreting and translation (B.A.) at the Universities at Shady Grove
Religions of the ancient Middle East (B.A.)
Romance languages (B.A.)
Russian language and literature (B.A.)
Spanish language, literatures, and cultures (B.A.)
Studio art (B.A.)
Theatre (B.A.)
Women, gender, and sexuality studies (B.A.)
MINORS
Arabic Archaeology
Art history
Arts leadership
Black women’s studies
Chinese language
Classical mythology
Creative placemaking
Creative writing
Digital storytelling and poetics
French studies
German studies
Greek language and culture
Hebrew studies
History
Humanities, health, and medicine
Israel studies
Italian language and culture
Japanese
Jewish studies
Korean studies
Latin American and Caribbean studies
Latin language and literature
LGBTQ studies
Linguistics
Music and culture
Music performance
Persian studies
Philosophy
Portuguese and Brazilian studies
Professional writing
Religious studies
Rhetoric
Russian studies
Spanish heritage language and Latina/o culture
Spanish language, culture, and professional contexts
Spanish literature, linguistics, and culture
U.S. Latina/o studies
Women, gender, and sexuality studies
CERTIFICATE & FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS
East Asian studies
Latin American and Caribbean studies
Persian flagship
LIVING-LEARNING PROGRAMS
College Park Scholars: Arts
Honors College:
Design Cultures and Creativity
Honors Humanities
Jiménez-Porter Writers’ House
Language House
LOCATION ADVANTAGE
UMD’s central location in the DMV area makes it easy to explore various career pathways and take advantage of opportunities with nearby institutions and cultural centers.
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