Arts and Humanities

Message from the Dean

Dr. Andrew Harris, Dean, talks about the academic programs in the School of Arts and Humanities and the exploration of the human condition through scholarly, artistic, and civic engagement.

“Our students contribute to a vibrant cultural and intellectual life on campus and throughout the community,” he explains.

Read more of Dr. Harris’ message outlining the many opportunities Keene State students have to prepare for meaningful personal and professional lives through focused and interdisciplinary programs, valuable internships, and a close working relationship with our award winning faculty. More about Message from the Dean

Areas of Study

American Studies

Explores the politics, literature, and popular culture of the past to illuminate the total American experience.

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Art

Encompasses the fine arts, graphic design, studio art, and art history. Take your talent to a professional level.

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Communication and Philosophy

How to argue persuasively, how to create and articulate a message, how to make ethical decisions: these skills underlie the study of Communication.

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English

Love the written word in all its glory and complexity? Focus on literature or writing; delve into medieval studies.

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Film Studies

Concentrations in both film production and critical analysis. KSC grads have gone on to distinguished careers in the film industry and academia.

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French

Acquire an active command of written and spoken French, familiarity with the French-speaking world, and study abroad. Bonjour, Paris!

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German

Study German history and culture, acquire an active command of the language, and study abroad in Germany or Austria.

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Holocaust and Genocide Studies

The first four-year BA degree in the U.S. examines both the Holocaust and the broader topic of genocide. Students may spend a semester at the Centre for European Studies at Jagiellonian University in Poland.

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History

Why history? Because “those who don’t understand the past are condemned to repeat it” (George Santayana).

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Journalism

Writing, editing, and presenting effective stories for both print and broadcast media, with a liberal arts perspective.

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Music

Options in Composition, Music Education, Performance, Music Technology, and Bachelor of Arts in Music

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Spanish

Acquire an active command of written and spoken Spanish, learn about history and current issues, and study in Spain or Latin America. ¡Hola!

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Theatre and Dance

With the Redfern Arts Center as a laboratory for performance, students may specialize in modern dance or theatre arts.

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Women's and Gender Studies

The intersection of race/ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, nationality, and religion. What are the social origins and related politics of identity?

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Modern Languages

The study of a foreign language, literature and culture has traditionally been a core component of a true liberal arts education.

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Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies

"Arbeit Macht Frei," by sculptor Roland Brassard '98

The Cohen Center is much more than a resource center, though that is how it began in 1983. The Center is located at Keene State College in rural New Hampshire. We are charged by our founder, [Dr. Charles Hildebrandt][4] "To Remember…and to Teach." Rooted in the College’s public liberal arts mission, the Cohen Center is a leading educational center devoted to the memory and study of the Holocaust and genocide. More about Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies

The Monadnock Region’s Home for the Arts

"Dracula" at the Redfern Arts Center

Keene State College offers an exciting year-round venue for the arts and a vibrant teaching facility for the visual and performing arts.

Spectacular music, theater, and dance come to the Redfern Arts Center each year creating unforgettable artistic encounters for the campus and the community. Hosting internationally renowned artists, emerging young talent, and Keene State’s own student and faculty performers, the Redfern is the region’s premiere performance venue. The Redfern’s expanded outreach programs and community partnerships create an unparalleled resource for the community and beyond and support the College’s departments of music, theatre, dance, and art. More

For over twenty years, the Keene State College Film Society has been screening contemporary, classic, Hollywood, and art house films at the Putnam Arts Lecture Hall at Keene State College. Films are shown year round in a fully equipped venue that includes Dolby Digital Sound. The active schedule of screenings provides a first quality cinematic experience at a reasonable price. More

The Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery at Keene State College is a prominent focal point for the visual arts in New Hampshire’s Monadnock Region. The Thorne features a schedule of exhibitions of national and international importance and showcases the work of local artists and Keene State College faculty and students. The museum’s permanent collection is dedicated to collecting and preserving the art of the 19th-century artists who were inspired by Mount Monadnock and formed the renowned Dublin Art Colony. The collection also includes many contemporary works by Jules Olitski, Fritz Scholder, Robert Mapplethorpe, and George Rickey. More

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Resources

Creative Teaching Grant

Arts & Humanities Funding Request Form

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School of Arts and Humanities
Sarah Spykman
Divisional Admin Support Coordinator
603-358-2772

Admissions Office
800-KSC-1909
229 Main Street
Keene, New Hampshire 03435