Academic Catalog 2026-2027

HMA - Humanities

HMA 4000  Research Methods in the Humanities  (3 Units)  
This course surveys primary research methods in the humanities. Through directed and independent research, students will gain awareness of and practice researching and working in the humanities. Students will develop and implement archival, qualitative, and quantitative research projects. Through these research projects, students will gain experience developing empirical research questions, designing data collection instruments, analyzing data, and drawing relevant conclusions from data. At the conclusion of the course, students will participate in a research symposium to present their research findings.
Letter grade.  
Also offered as HMA 5000.  
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010; Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.  
Fee: Course fee applies. See "Special Fees" in Financing a PLNU Education.  
HMA 5000  Research Methods in the Humanities  (3 Units)  
This course surveys primary research methods in the humanities. Through directed and independent research, students will gain awareness of and practice researching and working in the humanities. Students will develop and implement archival, qualitative, and quantitative research projects. Through these research projects, students will gain experience developing empirical research questions, designing data collection instruments, analyzing data, and drawing relevant conclusions from data. At the conclusion of the course, students will participate in a research symposium to present their research findings.
Letter grade.  
Also offered as HMA 4000 and HMA 6000.  
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010; Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.  
Fee: Course fee applies. See "Special Fees" in Financing a PLNU Education.  
HMA 6000  Research Methods in the Humanities  (3 Units)  
This course surveys primary research methods in the humanities. Through directed and independent research, students will gain awareness of and practice researching and working in the humanities. Students will develop and implement archival, qualitative, and quantitative research projects. Through these research projects, students will gain experience developing empirical research questions, designing data collection instruments, analyzing data, and drawing relevant conclusions from data. At the conclusion of the course, students will participate in a research symposium to present their research findings.
Letter grade.  
Also offered as HMA 5000.  
Fee: Course fee applies. See "Special Fees" in Financing a PLNU Education.