DIGITAL HUMANITIES
Digital Humanities majors are prepared to tell stories using digital tools and methods to explore and analyze history, literature, art and more. Conducting research and publishing in multiple formats such as video, audio, and online exhibits, students of digital humanities learn to apply skills in data mining, data visualization and collections management.
Combine your unique talent and passion with real-world career skills.
You may enjoy this field if you:
▶ Enjoy designing digital projects with real-world applications
▶ Are interested in content creation
▶ Can process complex ideas and make them understandable
▶ Are fascinated by the curation and organization of artifacts or ideas
▶ Enjoy digital communications platforms such as YouTube, Instagram and TikTok
▶ Are a gamer who loves storytelling in real and imagined worlds
▶ Like to code, but are more grounded in humanities than in computer science
The Digital Humanities major at Cleveland State University offers you the opportunity to create and explore translating history, literature, art and the humanities into digital formats. Students will work closely with faculty who are pioneers in the field.
As a Digital Humanities major you will acquire:
▶ The ability to analyze complex issues
▶ The ability to visualize economic, social, political and cultural events over time in sustainable formats
▶ Problem solving skills
▶ Research skills
▶ Written and oral communication skills
▶ Career skills in web design, digital mapping and podcasting
professional outcomes
A Digital Humanities degree can lead to a variety of potential career paths.
▶ Cultural and educational institutions
▶ Media outlets
▶ Museums
▶ Nonprofits
▶ Libraries and archives
▶ And many more
opportunities
Digital Humanities majors are able to work with pioneering faculty in the field of public humanities on projects such as Cleveland Historical, Cleveland Voices, Green Book Cleveland, MaCleKi, Queer Cleveland and more. They gain experience working with multiple digital platforms and tools in creating digital historical content. They have opportunities to participate in internships with local businesses and institutions such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, Western Reserve Historical Society, and regional historical sites and museums, among others.
These projects demonstrate the breadth and depth of possibilities within digital humanities and are grounded in historical thinking and information literacy. Hands-on experience extends beyond the classroom to the Center for Public History + Digital Humanities and the Cleveland Teaching Collaborative.