HUMANITIES AT ROCHESTER
THE HUMANITIES MISSION
To serve the needs of a democratic citizenry through scholarly reflection, inclusive exchange, and collaboration across disciplines in the humanities and humanistic social sciences.
INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT
Dedicated to creating and sustaining an inclusive environment for all students irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation.
HUMANITIES STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Feel free to check out our website to learn about all of the different clubs and organizations we offer!
» ccc.rochester.edu/club_signup
ADVISING STRUCTURE
Each student is assigned to a College advisor and a faculty advisor (after you officially declare your major).
EXPERIENCE BY YEAR
First-year All first-years are undeclared. This allows them to use their first year to explore their interest and become confident in their major choice before selecting a program. In order to declare your major you will need to complete any required foundational courses in that program and prepare a tentative course plan.
Sophomore Declare major by the end of this year. Start taking courses more focused on your potential major.
Junior Elective majors allow you to design your major and make your studies unique to your interests.
Senior Finish up any credits you may have to fulfill and research or internship experiences you’ve started.
• American Sign Language
• Archaeology, Technology, and Historical Structures
• Black Studies
• Dance
• Digital Media Studies
• East Asian Studies
• English (various individualized tracks)
• Film and Media Studies
• Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
• Interdepartmental Programs in Arts & Sciences
• Public Health-Related Programs
• Russian Studies
• Studio Arts
• Theatre
INFORMATION & HIGHLIGHTS BY BUILDING
EASTMAN QUAD
College Center for Academic Services
• Students can make appointments to meet with advisors ahead of time, but walk-ins are also accepted!
• Various peer advisors who are current students that are available to help students connect with faculty, declare a major, explore research opportunities and more.
5th Floor – Susan B. Anthony Institute
• Home to Modern Languages & Cultures, Philosophy.
• The program is interdisciplinary and is a great fit for students who are interested in a variety of subjects. Majors, minors, and clusters in both Social Sciences and Humanities are offered.
• Community-based and experiential learning approaches.
• Research/travel grants for students.
MOREY
• Home to English, African, Visual and Cultural, Film and Media Studies and Art History departments.
• Study space on the quad entrance level.
RETTNER
Designed as a hub for the arts, sciences, and engineering on River Campus, the new Ronald Rettner Hall for Media Arts and Innovation provides a place for students to gain both practical skills and theoretical understanding of digital technology.
TODD
• The Theatre Program is very active, vibrant and, above all, open to everyone! You don't have to be a Theatre Major to take part in productions.
• All work in the theater (both backstage and onstage/acting) can be done for Academic Credit.
• The program does four mainstage productions a year, and offers a full range of classes from acting to Tech Theatre.
• Incoming first-year students should look for the orientation events (including the 24 Hour Play Festival) that the Theatre Program hosts.
SLOAN
This building is a newly constructed performing arts space, often used by our program of dance and movement and our international theatre department.
STRONG AUDITORIUM
• Practice rooms available.
• Classes held in Upper and Lower Strong.
• Performances, concerts, and guest lecturers are frequent here.
• The Music Department is well served by an outstanding faculty that includes nationally and internationally recognized experts in musical theater, popular music, early music, and women composers. Faculty expertise ranges widely from Handel's operas to rock 'n' roll, from the music of black Americans to Kurt Weill, from 12-century composer Hildegard of Bingen to the evolution of popular music in Zimbabwe.
• Students may take classes at the Eastman School of Music, audition to take lessons and also have access to the Sibley Music Library.
Sustainability
At Rochester, we study the science and technology of sustainability as well as the role of the arts and humanities in shaping the culture of sustainability. Interdisciplinary approaches characterize our sustainability efforts, which lead to collaborative solutions and innovative ideas to making our planet more sustainable.
We offer coursework that is related to sustainability or has a sustainability focus. Our students also have opportunities to participate in internships, student clubs and organizations, events and activities, and get involved in campus sustainability initiatives.
