Bachelor in Humanities/Humanistic Studies (Bachelor's)

At Beacon College, tuition is Tuition for the Bachelor of Arts in Humanities is $325 per credit hour..

This programme centers on the study of human culture, history, and thought through interdisciplinary courses in literature, philosophy, history, art, and religion. Students engage with global change, ethical dilemmas, and social structures through thematic clusters like Self and Society and Social Value and Critical Issues. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, writing, and analysis using case studies and team-based projects. Real-world experience is integrated through a required 120-hour internship in fields such as community outreach and social work.

Focus areas include Self and Society, Societal Development and Progress, Social Value and Critical Issues, Morality and Ethics, Beyond the Human, World Revolutions.

The programme requires 120 credits, including 120 hours of experiential learning through internships. Coursework spans foundational and advanced topics across humanities disciplines with a structured sequence in Humanities I and II.

Graduates enter roles such as technical writer, content strategist, public administrator, lobbyist, marketing manager, human resources coordinator, public relations specialist, museum worker, teacher, or humanitarian aid worker.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. The programme requires submission of official transcripts and a personal statement. No standardized test scores are required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 60% of applicants.

Beacon College’s academic strength lies in its specialized undergraduate education for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and other neurodivergent profiles. The college offers bachelor’s degrees in fields including anthrozoology, business management, computer information systems, design and digital media, education, human services, humanities, psychology, and studio arts. Students can also choose from minors such as computer forensics and cyber security, criminal justice, entrepreneurship, game design, history, hospitality, and industrial and organizational psychology. Learning specialists serve as academic and life mentors, while career exploration is integrated across the four-year curriculum.

Founded in 1989, Beacon has developed programs and facilities focused on student support, including an academic mentoring program established in 1995, the Center for Student Success, and the Robert & Jane Weiner Writing Center. The college’s Center for College Readiness provides hands-on learning and one-to-one coaching through programs for students and families. Its mission centers on the educational needs and undergraduate success of students with neurodivergent profiles.

The campus is located in downtown Leesburg, Florida, and is closely connected with the surrounding community. Academic buildings include adaptive technology and light, spacious classrooms, while residential and activity spaces support living and social life. Students have access to apartment-style housing, the Dining Commons, Navigator Cafe, fitness and recreation, clubs, and green gathering spaces. Beacon welcomes international students and has an academic community of about 500 to 550 students. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, although available space is limited.