Humanities and Social Sciences is a varied field of study that may prepare students for a wide variety of careers in a huge array of industries. Those who wish to work in social services, education or any career involving the arts may benefit from focusing on this area.

As a territory of the United States, Guam has access to an array of educational resources. As such, it is home to the University of Guam, one of only seventy-six land-grant institutions in all of the United States.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.