Humanities and The Arts

Are you the ‘creative type’ in your family? Do you find meaning through creating or interpreting non-tangible aspects of the human experience? You might be wondering what a career like that would look like. The Arts and Humanities Career Community include academic disciplines that study human culture, expression, context and achievement. They span a huge range of subject areas and enormous timeframes, examining the many different ways in which humans have sought to understand and express themselves throughout history.

Careers in Humanities and the Arts
ActorAnimatorNovelist
UI/UX DesignerDancerGraphic Designer
Art TherapistFashion DesignerScreen Writer
Museum CuratorTheatre TechnicianArt Educator

Are you interested in obtaining a Graduate Degree? Here are a few tips to help make the process a little bit easier!

Do your research: Start by researching what degree would be best for your career trajectory. Connect with Alumni or additional friends/family members who may have the degree you are interested in and ask them about it! Look into any requirements including location, cost, testing required, deadlines, essays, and cost.

Get Organized: Create a spreadsheet or additional document detailing all of the schools that you are interested in applying to. Note the school name, the application deadline, any test scores you might need, essays, contact information, assistantships/TA positions, and cost (Note that graduate admissions application fees can not usually be waived and can cost between $0 – $150, depending on the school. Usually they fall in the $50 – $100 range per school).

Get Documents Reviewed: Before submitting any personal statement or essay answer, Career Connection recommends at least 2 pairs of eyes on each response. Your Career Catalyst, the Writing Center, Professors, and Supervisors can be great resources to utilize in order to make sure you answer the prompt to the best of your ability.\

Seeking Alumni in Humanities & The Arts? Look no further! We have a cultivated list of Alums who are eager to speak with you. Check out their profiles and reach out! Access tools on our Build a Network page for further templates and resources!

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OWU Alumni Partners

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Environmental Services (Retired)
Leon Smith ’95
Executive Director Citizens for Juvenile Justice
Rachel Vinciguerra ’14
Vice President of Programs – Hello Neighbor
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OWU Student Organizations

  • Citizens of the World House (SLU)
    The Citizens of the World House, a Small Living Unit at Ohio Wesleyan University, was founded in 2009, with the mission of creating a community where students from diverse cultural backgrounds could live with each other in a supportive and open world of cross-cultural experiences that promote understanding and curiosity about our globe.
  • Black Student Union
    We welcome you to join but also stand with us in our mission: 1) To build a cohesive bond among the Black student community at Ohio Wesleyan University, 2)To promote social, cultural, and political awareness of African-American issues, and 3) To help provide members with knowledge about themselves as well as Black culture as a ...
  • House of Linguistic Diversity (SLU)
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  • The Incredible Film Club
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  • Medieval Combat Club
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  • Rafiki Wa Africa
    The purpose of this organization is to raise awareness of African and Caribbean cultures while creating an environment for people of all backgrounds to connect. We aim to connect people of different heritages, and educate the wider Ohio Wesleyan community through educational presentations, and signature events throughout the semester. Our events will be ways for ...

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    Employer: The Philadelphia Independence Awards Expires: 09/26/2026 The Philadelphia Independence Awards (501c3), celebrating excellence in high school musical theater, is seeking dedicated adjudicators for the 2026–27 season!Adjudicators play a vital role in recognizing student achievement by attending performances, providing constructive […]
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  • New York Arts Program – Internships in New YorkNew York Arts Program - Internships in New York
    📍New York, NY, United States Sponsor: New York Arts Program Apply by: March 1st for Fall semester and October 1st for Spring semester Website: www.newyorkartsprogram.org Our program puts your creativity to work with a fully immersive experience in New York City, through internships, individual advising, seminars, program events, and a capstone project. New York City ...
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    📍Delaware, OH, United States Sponsor: Greif Apply by: Oct 1, 2026 At Greif, we understand the value of cultivating a pipeline of talented individuals at the beginning of their professional journey. As such, Greif facilitates a number of Early Career programs to encourage growth & development through our Internship & Co-Op opportunities. Our Early Career Program in the ...
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    📍OH, United States Sponsor: Summer on the Cuyahoga Apply by: Nov 1, 2026 Unforgettable Summer Internship Experiences are Made in Cleveland! Summer on the Cuyahoga (SOTC) connects young talent with professional opportunities in Northeast Ohio. The program immerses 70-80 students in the Cleveland area, in challenging internships with over 40 employers in a wide variety ...
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