Lindquist College Arts & Humanities Areas of Study
Department of Communication
Our small classes, innovative curriculum and hands-on learning environments facilitated by outstanding faculty make working toward a communication degree at Weber State University a personalized experience. Whether you aspire to develop and manage social media communication strategies, report for a news outlet, work in public relations, create entertaining videos, be on TV or the radio, run for political office or improve family communication, a communication degree from Weber State will prepare you for a meaningful and successful career.
Master’s Degree Programs
Master of Professional Communication
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Communication
Available Emphases:
- Civic Advocacy
- Digital Media
- Multimedia Journalism
- Relational & Organizational Communication
- Public Relations & Advertising
- Social Media & Data Analytics
Associate’s Degree Programs
Communication
Digital Media Production
Minors and Certificates
Communication
Social Media and Data Analytics Certificate
Department of English Language & Literature
Love reading and writing? Love being creative? Want to acquire in-demand professional skills? The outstanding teachers in the English Department would like to welcome you to their small, personalized classes! English majors are poised to lead the efforts needed for the knowledge economy in which we live. Employers need educated and skilled workers who can use knowledge and information effectively. English majors learn to do all of these things — and have a lot of fun doing it!
Master’s Degree Programs
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
English
Available Emphases:
- Creative Writing
- English Teaching
Minors
English
Literary Editing
Professional & Technical Writing (Minor and Certificate)
Screenwriting
English Teaching
Film Studies
Film Studies is an interdisciplinary program that inspires students to cultivate a deep appreciation for filmmaking and analyzing the art of cinema to understand its social, historical and aesthetic implications. Through extensive experiential learning opportunities, you will acquire essential skills in directing, producing, editing, and cinematography. Film majors also have access to state-of-the-art production and post-production facilities, including a dedicated sound stage and green screen studio. Gain hands-on experience working with high-end cameras and industry-standard post-production equipment while exploring narrative, documentary and experimental production.
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Film Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
Minors
Film Studies
Environmental Science Filmmaking (Certificate)
Department of World Languages & Cultures
The Weber State University Department of World Languages & Cultures promotes global awareness and intercultural understanding. The department prepares you to function effectively in a foreign language by offering courses in literature, culture, linguistics, pedagogy and language for professional purposes.
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
German Teaching
French
French Teaching
Spanish
Spanish for the Professions
Spanish Teaching
Spanish Translation
Associate’s Degree Programs
American Sign Language
Chinese
French
German
Localization
Japanese
Spanish
Minors
French
French Teaching
German
German Teaching
Japanese
Spanish
Spanish Teaching
Asian Studies
European Studies
Latin American Studies
Localization
Institutional Certificates
American Sign Language
Chinese
French
German
Japanese
Korean
Spanish
Spanish for Healthcare
Spanish Translation and Interpretation (Post Baccalaureate)
School of Performing Arts
Weber State University's Department of Performing Arts is comprised of three areas: dance, music and theatre. Student dancers, musicians, actors, designers, technicians and teachers learn and train in a creative and supportive environment, housed in northern Utah's premiere performance venue, the Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. In addition, each area works with other disciplines across campus, in the community and around the world.
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Dance
Dance Teaching (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science)
Music (Bachelor of Arts)
Music, Performance and Pedagogy (Bachelor of Music)
Music Education Teaching (Bachelor of Music Education)
Musical Theatre
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts Teaching
Bachelor’s Degree Concentrations
Music/Fine Arts Concentration for Elementary Education Majors
Associate's Degrees
Dance Performance
Sound Production/Recording
Technical Theatre
Minors
Dance
Dance Teaching
Music Performance
Music Studies
Sound Production/Recording
Theatre
Certificates
Therapeutic Dance
Department of Visual Art & Design
A major in visual art and design at Weber State prepares you for careers and advanced study in many areas of visual culture. Our students are equipped to work as independent artists and designers, arts administrators and educators. Our graduates go on to careers in advertising and design businesses; they work in digital and traditional media; and they create illustrations to make complex ideas comprehensible. They use their art to create dialogue and challenge thinking in a complex, pluralistic world.
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Art (Bachelor of Arts)
Art (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
Available Emphases:
- 2D Media
- 3D Media
- Graphic Design
- Photography
Visual Arts Teaching
Associate’s Degree Programs
Art
Minors
Art
Visual Arts Education
Art History
Design for Digital Media
Photography
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801-626-6424