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Bachelor of Humanities in Religious Studies

California State University, Sacramento

  • Sacramento, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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California State University, Sacramento campus

About the program

A 120-unit Bachelor's degree in Humanities (Religious Studies) offered through the Department of Humanities and Religious Studies at Sacramento State.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational knowledge in Humanities in Religious Studies. Apply skills related to 120-unit degree with 39 units in the major
  • offered through the Department of Humanities and Religious Studies
  • Major coursework includes Approaches to Religious Studies. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

  • Teaching (elementary and secondary)
  • Library
  • Museum and curatorial work
  • Government
  • Law
  • Counseling
  • Graduate study

Curriculum

  • 120-unit degree with 39 units in the major
  • offered through the Department of Humanities and Religious Studies. Major coursework includes Approaches to Religious Studies
  • Seminar in Humanities and Religious Studies series
  • Seminar in Religious Studies
  • History of Buddhism and Chinese Philosophy and Religion
  • remaining units are general education and electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school diploma and transcript (first-time freshmen)
  • Lower-division transfers with 2.4 college GPA
  • Additional academic criteria: 3.0 out of 4.0 or 80% average (high school)
  • Transfer applicants 2.4 post-secondary GPA (3.0 high school if under 60 units).

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

High school diploma and transcript (first-time freshmen), lower-division transfers with 2.4 college GPA

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 64 (3.5 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21)
  • Duolingo 95
  • PTE Academic 50

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Secondary School Completion Evidence
  • Financial Support Statement

How to apply

  1. Review the Humanities in Religious Studies admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,960 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusSacramento (main campus)
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts and Letters
DepartmentDepartment of Humanities and Religious Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship notePotential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Humanities in Religious Studies. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.