School of Humanities

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Art

Are you interested in a career in design or improving your drawing or learning a new art form? Check out our Art Courses!

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Communication

Are you interested in marketing, public relations, or another job that requires close attention to messaging? Whether you want to improve your public speaking or learn about media ethics, check out our courses in Communication!

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Film

Are you interested in writing, directing, or producing film for TV or movies? Whether you want to join the growing film industry in the Atlanta area or simply gain an appreciation for film, check out our courses in Film Studies!

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Spanish

Spanish opens the door for students interested in linguistics, international relations, or jobs requiring knowledge of a second language.

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English

Are you interested in education, law, or creative writing? Dive into the depths of grammar, analyze literature across time and space, or create new worlds of text in one of our English courses!

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Journalism

Are you interested in news or sports media, print journalism, or mass communication? Whether you are looking for a paid position on our student newspaper, Six Mile Post, or simply want to learn how mass media works, sign up for a course in Communications!

#WhyHumanities Students understand the value of cultural differences, of communication in an information age, of art as the one universal language, and critical thinking and problem-solving on the highest level. Students choose Humanities because it engages with the complexities and the wonder of the world. Interested in learning more? Email Humanities at hums@highlands.edu!

Program Pathways

Are you ready to take a Humanities course?

Take Charge of your future with a Humanities degree from Georgia Highlands College.

Get In Touch

For general inquiries about Humanities programs, classes, or student groups, email us at hums@highlands.edu!

Dean of School of Humanities 

Jessica Lindberg
(678) 872-8116
jlindber@highlands.edu

Humanities Division Chairs

Allen Dutch
Art, Communication, Graphic Design, & Journalism
(706) 368-7633
adutch@highlands.edu

Danielle Swanson
Chair of English & Spanish
(678) 872-8129
dswanson@highlands.edu

Seth Ingram
Film Studies and Theater
(678) 872-8137
singram@highlands.edu

Administrative Assistant
Brig Kerce
(678) 872-8064
bkerce@highlands.edu

Offices

Georgia Highlands College
In Cartersville: Building A, Suite 320
In Rome: Media Innovation Center (MIC), F-Wing, McCorkle Building