Siegel Humanities Academy

Humanities Academy Students in Action!

These seniors took part in a panel conversation at our first community

Humanities Academy Seniors at Anxious Generation Book Talk.

book talk! Students shared about social media and how this generation is being impacted as the community discussed the New York Times bestseller, The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.

Siegel Humanities Academy Students who join and complete the Siegel Humanities Academy (SHA) program of study will learn how to think creatively and critically and to communicate so that they will be successful, meaningful contributors to society.

Junior student presenting with Tricia Meyers

What is it? The SHA is a new Academy at Siegel in partnership with MTSU that focuses on the Humanities. You will learn how to learn – which is exciting!

“Languages, art, history, economics, ethics, philosophy, psychology and human development courses can teach critical, philosophical and ethics-based skills that will be instrumental.” —Anne Mangam, Educational Consultant and Career Coach

Students who study the humanities “gain the ability to reason critically, communicate effectively, and make connections across broad fields of knowledge.” - The College Board

WHAT DOES THE SIEGEL HUMANITIES ACADEMY MEAN FOR ME? If you join the Academy, you can follow the standard TN Humanities or Fine Arts Pathways and get a great education, or You can choose to challenge yourself and complete the SHA Endorsement Path and earn a distinguished Endorsement when you graduate!

What classes can I take as part of the Academy?

Pillars of Siegel Humanities Academy

Creativity

Students will explore creative solutions to

problems through the fine arts and humanities.

Communication

Students will write and speak

their ideas confidently.

Critical Thinking

Students will analyze the world around them

and identify problems and solutions.

Community

Students will interact with others and

will be productive citizens of their

local and global communities.

Benefits of enrollment in the Liberal Arts Academy:

Learn humanities skills demanded by today's careers
Form strong bonds with academy teachers and advisors
Connect with community partners
Complete a rigorous program of study
Have the option to work toward and receive an endorsement
Access to college-level library resources at MTSU's James E. Walker Library

For more information, email Melissa LaDuc ([email protected])

Siegel Humanities Academy is a partnership with the College of Liberal Arts at

1219-8537 / Middle Tennessee State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. See our full policy at mtsu.edu/iec.