Arts & Humanities

Pursue your passion, impact your community, and create your future. Explore opportunities for creative expression in languages & literature, visual arts, drama, music, philosophy, communication, contemporary media, general studies, and digital design. You’ll develop communication skills applicable in all fields and practice critical thinking & collaboration-abilities desired by employers- and participate in project-based, experiential learning. The arts and humanities provide an essential foundation for lifelong learning and growth.

Department Chair: Dr. Wanda Addison

Choose from our Programs below

Why Choose National University?

We’re proud to be a veteran-founded, San Diego-based nonprofit. Since 1971, our mission has been to provide accessible, achievable higher education to adult learners. Today, we educate students from across the U.S. and around the globe, with over 240,000 alumni worldwide.

Four-Week Courses

Focus on one subject at a time — one month at a time — and finish your degree faster.

75+ Degree Programs

Choose from associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, plus credentials and certificates.

On Campus or Online

Study when and where it’s convenient for you with evening, weekend, and 100% online classes.

Year-Round Enrollment

Apply or transfer any time. Classes start monthly, and applications are accepted year round.

20+ Locations

Attend class and learn onsite at one of over 20 locations in California.

Military Friendly

As a Yellow Ribbon school, we offer tuition discounts to servicemembers and dependents.