Departments

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We teach hands-on courses in archaeology and socio-cultural, applied, biological and forensic anthropology, reflecting our faculty members’ research in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Central and Southeast Asia.
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The Department of Art and Art History provides an integrated studio and art history experience. We are committed to fostering an education that inspires you to innovate, while honoring the traditions of the past and the techniques of the masters.
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Explore the Department of classics, humanities, and italian studies UNH students who study in Classics, Humanities and Italian Studies (CHI) gain a wide variety of skills through a combination of different disciplines, starting with linguistic training in Greek, Italian, Latin and other languages and critical interpretation of literature, history, art, philosophy and other humanities. Our…
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Explore the Department of Communication. Our students explore the ways in which various forms of communication constitute, maintain and transform social life.
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The Department of Education is a community of scholars, educators, and students who strive to cultivate a robust and civil public discourse that engages citizens and residents in the policies, practices, and institutions.
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Explore the Department of English “English majors are used to getting a tough assignment, figuring it out, and getting it done” (The Small Business Bible). English majors are experts in the art and science of words; this gives you skills to expand your imaginative potential and solve real-world problems. English journalists report, write and produce innovative stories across multiple platforms.…
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Explore the Department of Geography The geography major addresses the “why of where” by uniting social and biophysical sciences, humanities and technology to examine the factors that make a place or environment unique. Connecting academic inquiry to real-world problem solving, you will develop critical thinking skills and be prepared to transfer classroom and field experience into a wide range…
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As a student of history, you will learn to present your arguments in a persuasive manner, orally and on paper. These are skills that will serve you well in just about any career.
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Explore Interdisciplinary Studies As a student pursuing interdisciplinary study, you will have a unique opportunity to study various approaches to an area of inquiry, gaining a complex and deep understanding of your subject.
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Explore the International affairs program
The most pressing matters of our time — migration, climate change, violent conflict, human rights, economic globalization, epidemics — transcend national boundaries and require a global response.
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Explore the Justice Studies Program Justice studies majors think critically about issues that are part of the national conversation concerning justice: race and policing, cybercrime, the opioid crisis, juvenile delinquency, sexual and interpersonal violence, immigrants and refugees, wrongful convictions and bullying. All students do applied or research internships in New England or Washington.…
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The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures is a diverse department that teaches six world languages -- Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Russian and Spanish, and offers a range of courses in literature, linguistics and culture.
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Design your own course of study, choosing courses from across the University that focus on a significant topic, issue, perspective or cultural development that excites you. Our faculty will provide one-on-one guidance throughout the program.
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Explore the Linguistics Program Language is an integral part of human identity. As a Linguistics major, you’ll study language, from its inner parts — how do sounds, words and sentences work? — to its interactions with society on a local and global scale. You’ll learn about languages around the world, and the forces that cause them to change, to spread and to become endangered. You’ll explore the…
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Explore the Department of MUSIC The UNH Music Department invites you to join with us in pursuit of your musical passion, whether you choose to major in one of our seven undergraduate or four graduate degrees, minor in music, or participate as a non-music major in one of our ensembles. Located on a picturesque college campus in New England, the UNH Music Department is a place where you’ll be…
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UNH philosophy majors acquire the ability to think systematically and imaginatively about fundamental issues such as morality, justice, happiness, beauty, gender, race, nature, artificial intelligence, space, time, and the meaning of life and death.
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Explore the Department of Political Science and International Affairs Whether you are interested in American politics, comparative politics, international relations or political thought, here you'll find active and engaged faculty who are widely respected and devoted to teaching and research. You’ll gain communication and analytic skills and the knowledge base you need to pursue careers in…
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Explore The Department of Psychology Psychology, and Neuroscience and Behavior The Department of Psychology focuses on the scientific study of human and non-human behavior. The program in neuroscience and behavior, shared between Liberal Arts and Life Sciences and Agriculture, focuses on the scientific study of the brain and its relationship to behavior. Department of Psychology We can be…
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The sociology major at UNH prepares you to succeed in an increasingly diverse, global and technologically-driven world. It helps you understand the complexities of social behavior and how social forces shape and constrain people’s lives.
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Explore the Department of Theatre and Dance Intense, demanding, passionate and daring. That is the experience of the students who submerse themselves in the Department of Theatre and Dance. Our central focus is to bring out the most unique, powerful and expressive artist possible from every student. Our graduates find success in all areas of theatre and dance, film, television, and in other…
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Connect to your community and contribute directly to changing the campus climate and our world. Our courses encourage you to critically examine basic questions about gender roles, gender identity and social justice.
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