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Natural History and Humanities
interdisciplinary studies in the natural world
science
literature philosophy
art
Natural History and Humanities is an interdisciplinary degree program
that focuses on nature and the environment through studies in science, philosophy, literature, visual
arts, and outdoor learning. Our field-based, experiential
coursework is
dedicated to teaching students to:
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think independently and
critically about:
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basic principles in
environmental science
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key writers and
artists associated with literature and art of nature
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environmental and
social issues as they pertain to nature
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communicate effectively
through writing and the visual arts about nature and the environment
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develop a personal environmental ethic
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work comfortably in
outdoor environments as it relates to their personal field of study
Here's what recent graduate, Angie Reid, has to say about her NHH
experience:
 In
my range and wildlife classes I was learning about the science behind
good natural resource management and in my NHH classes I
was learning to appreciate the natural world through poetry, creative
writing, photography,
and drawing. I was looking at the same resources and landscapes from
two very different angles and by doing so it has allowed me to better
understand the environment. Being
involved with NHH has also greatly improved my ability to communicate
scientific information to the general public in a creative and
interesting way. This is a necessity in order to receive public support
and cooperation and anyone able to successfully communicate with the
public will have a much easier job in natural resources.
Angie Reid in the Ngong Hills, Africa (NHH
minor and alumna, 07)
photo
by Ian Haskins
Who should be
interested in NHH/ISNW?
►Students
interested in careers in these fields:
Naturalist
Environmental Law
Environmental Education
Environmental Studies
Nature Studies
Nature
Writing
Science
Writing
Environmental Journalism
Nature
Photography
Museum
Studies
Science
Illustration
Medicine
photo: Ben Willms
What
makes the NHH/ISNW major and minor unique?
- interdisciplinary studies in
nature and environment through literature, art, philosophy, science
- small class sizes (10-20 students)
- outdoor learning
- Senior Capstone Portfolio (mentor-directed research of the
student's choosing involving writing, photography, or other creative
expression)
New! In addition to majoring in NHH/ISNW,
students may also choose to pursue a Focused Track*:
*It is not
necessary to choose a focused Track in order to major in NHH/ISNW.
The Natural History and Humanities Degree is housed in the
Honors College at Texas Tech University,
providing the student with
the benefits of both a small college educational experience and the
resources
of a large research university.
Students do not need to be members of the Honors College in order to
major or minor in Natural History and Humanities, but they are encouraged to
explore the benefits of applying to the
Honors College.
photo: Jared Brinker
New!
NHH New Student
Scholarships
Starting in Fall,
2007, two four-year scholarships ($2000 per year) will be available to
incoming, first-year students majoring in NHH. These scholarships will
be awarded on a competitive basis. For more information,
please contact Dr. Tomlinson.
Questions about the program?
Are
you a high school teacher or
counselor?
Contact us and we'll send you a
free poster for
your classroom
and brochures for your students.
For more information regarding the NHH/ISNW
degree, contact:
Dr. Susan
Tomlinson
TTU Honors College
103 McClellan Hall
Lubbock, TX 79409
(806) 742-1828
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The Natural History and Humanities degree
program is funded in part from a grant through the
educational outreach program of the Texas Tech
University Howard Hughes Medical Institute. We'd like to thank
them for their generous support.
http://www.hhmi.ttu.edu/
We'd also like to extend our gratitude to
Eagle Optics for their
outstanding matching contribution of binoculars!
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