Program Structure

What you'll do in the EHI!

The EHI is a four-year program that exposes students to the humanities, supports student research in the humanities, and gives students a platform for sharing their work with the broader public.

To see what students will do in the EHI, click on the tabs below.

Enroll in HUM 120

Who can take it?

  • Anyone who’s a first-year student at UIC who’s eligible to take ENG 161 or who has earned a B or better in ENG 160 can sign up for HUM 120 in their first year. You do not need to be a humanities major!

What is it?

  • This seminar/workshop combination focuses on a particular topic of current concern.

What will I learn and do?

  • As a student in HUM 120, you’ll enjoy trips into the city of Chicago as well as class visits from community organizations and leaders. You’ll receive guidance on how to conduct research and write a 10-page research paper related to the course topic. Successful completion of HUM 120 earns you a General Education credit (Individual and Society) and satisfies your ENG 161 requirement.