Associate of Arts Humanities Degree
The Associate of Arts degree in Humanities emphasizes the study of cultural, literary, humanistic and artistic expression within the context of the human experience. Students will evaluate and interpret the ways in which people in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them throughout history. This degree is multidisciplinary, preparing students to transfer into majors such as history, English, philosophy, religious studies and other areas in the humanities.
To complete the requirements for the Associate of Arts degree, a student must:
- To Complete the requirements for an associate degree (see requirements 1 through 6).
- Complete a minimum of eighteen (18) units with a “C” or better in each course in the following multidisciplinary program.
- Complete elective units to meet the minimum 60 units required for the associate degree.
Major/Program Requirements
Required Core Courses:
A minimum of three (3) three units must be taken from each of the following groups.
History and Civilization
| HIST 170 | World Civilizations (3500 BCE-1500 CE) | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| HIST 170H | World Civilizations (3500 BCE-1500 CE) - Honors | 3.00 |
| HIST 171 | World Civilizations (1500 CE to the Present) | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| HIST 171H | World Civilizations (1500 CE to the Present) - Honors | 3.00 |
| HUM 101 | The Humanities I: Prehistoric to Medieval | 3.00 |
| HUM 102 | The Humanities II: Renaissance to Post Modern | 3.00 |
Philosophy and Religion
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| PHIL 101H | Introduction to Philosophy-Honors | 3.00 |
| PHIL 105 | Introduction to Ethics: Moral Values in Today's Society | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| PHIL 105H | Introduction to Ethics: Moral Values in Today's Society-Honors | 3.00 |
| RELIG 100 | Introduction to Religious Studies | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| RELIG 100H | Introduction to Religious Studies-Honors | 3.00 |
| RELIG 101 | Introduction to World Religions | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| RELIG 101H | Introduction to World Religions-Honors | 3.00 |
| RELIG 110 | Tribal and Ethnic Religions | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| ANTHRO 110 | Tribal and Ethnic Religions | 3.00 |
| RELIG 135 | Religion in America | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| HIST 135 | Religion in America | 3.00 |
| RELIG 175 | Literature and Religion of the Bible | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| ENGL 175 | Literature and Religion of the Bible | 3.00 |
| RELIG 113 | Introduction to Eastern Religions | 3.00 |
| RELIG 176 | Jesus and His Interpreters | 3.00 |
| ENGL 150 | Classical Mythology | 3.00 |
Fine Arts
| ART 100 | Art History I: Prehistoric Art to Medieval Art | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| ART 100H | Art History I: Prehistoric Art to Medieval Art-Honors | 3.00 |
| ART 102 | Art History II: Renaissance Art to Contemporary Art | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| ART 102H | Art History II: Renaissance Art to Contemporary Art-Honors | 3.00 |
| ART 105 | History of Modern Art | 3.00 |
| ENGL 170 | The Film Experience | 3.00 |
| HUM 140 | Humanities Through the Arts | 3.00 |
| MUSIC 103 | Appreciation of American Popular Music | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| MUSIC 103H | Appreciation of American Popular Music-Honors | 3.00 |
| MUSIC 120 | Appreciation of Musical Literature | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| MUSIC 120H | Appreciation of Musical Literature- Honors | 3.00 |
| MUSIC 134 | Jazz History | 3.00 |
| THART 100 | Introduction to Theatre | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| THART 100H | Introduction to Theatre-Honors | 3.00 |
Literature
One of the following:
Students planning to transfer to a four-year university are cautioned that this degree may not meet all of the lower division requirements for transfer into a particular major; however, through careful educational planning with a counselor, this degree would offer a solid foundation in the transfer process. Students should consult with a counselor for specific information regarding their intended major at the university of their choice.