人文学科是人类状况研究的统称，尤其是人类社会和文化的各个方面。与自然科学的主要经验方法相反，人文学科着眼于研究，所采用的方法主要采用具有重要历史成分的批判性或比较性方法。从字面上看，术语“哲学”，“爱智慧”，“Ô，“—可能是由毕达哥拉斯（公元前570年-495年）。诸如生存，知识，价值，理性，思维和语言等问题是其探索的核心。人文学科包括历史，古代和现代语言，文学，人类地理学，人类学，法律，政治，宗教，音乐，艺术。人文科学课教授和发展批判性思维和理性分析技术，这些技术在社会的各个领域都有广泛的应用。
Florida Tech's humanities programs provide a solid foundation in history, literature, philosophy, the arts and law. Students earning an interdisciplinary humanities degree learn critical thinking, problem-solving, complex analysis and cultural awareness–skills in demand in a global economy. Students pursuing a BA in Humanities select a concentration to provide depth within one of the subdisciplines of humanities: history, literature or philosophy. Whether you want to study the thoughts, actions and values of human beings, use new technologies to make great works of art, or pursue a graduate degree in history, philosophy or law, a humanities degree from Florida Tech develops a strong background in the liberal arts with experience in writing and technology.The unique environment of a technological university fosters interdisciplinary study in humanities degree students who work alongside engineers, scientists and aviators. Professors welcome undergraduate students to participate in research studies and book projects, offering dynamic opportunities for building a portfolio of scholarly inquiry before graduation.