Your path: BA Cultural & Historical Studies
BA in Cultural & Historical Studies
In the Cultural and Historical Studies program at Marylhurst, students explore how social, political, ethical and economic issues of the present are shaped by the past – and how our study of the past is influenced by the present. Cultural Studies is much more than cultural appreciation; it is the interdisciplinary study of popular culture, historical identity, politics, film, ethnicity, gender, technology, media and other consequential issues.
History is integral to Cultural Studies. The rich literary, historical and philosophical traditions of the West are examined through a lens sensitive to the political and ethical complexities of modern life.
The Marylhurst Experience
At Marylhurst, students find flexibility and convenience in a challenging environment.
- Evening, weekend, daytime and online courses
- College credit for prior learning, work and life experience
- Small, seminar-style classes
The Program
In addition to required coursework, the curriculum incorporates a focus area of the student's choice and a senior paper.
Required Core Courses
Core courses introduce students to cultural studies' theoretical and practical approaches as well as its historical and philosophical background.
Required Categories of Study
These courses provide advanced exposure to key questions and problems such as historical representations of identity, nature, art, science, technology, film, race, class, gender and the body.
Focus Area Courses
Working with an advisor, students customize their degree by creating a program of courses to support personal and professional goals.
Senior Paper
The senior paper prepares students to apply acquired theoretical knowledge to a research project.
Cross-disciplinary Faculty
The Cultural and Historical Studies faculty are dedicated scholars who work in such diverse fields as philosophy, cultural theory, social history, gender studies, film, media, comparative literature and sociology. They are actively engaged and conversant in the rapidly evolving nature of this relatively new field. Each brings unique perspective to the classroom, making Cultural and Historical Studies at Marylhurst a dynamic and relevant educational experience.
Career Paths
In this program, students gain critical thinking and communication skills, useful in any work environment.
Graduates will be positioned to make significant contributions in fields that require practical sensitivity to cultural differences such as international policy and business, community organization and activism, education and journalism.
Students wishing to further their education will find opportunities in law, communication studies, urban studies, literature, philosophy, business, education, social sciences, cultural studies and history.