Humanities - Associate of Arts 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.

Major/Program Requirements

Career and Academic Pathways

Required Core Courses:

A minimum of three (3) three units must be taken from each of the following groups.

History and Civilization

HIST 170 or HIST 170H	World Civilizations (3500BCE - 1500CE)	3.00
HIST 171 or HIST 171H	World Civilizations (1500CE to the Present)	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 or PHIL 101H	Introduction to Philosophy	3.00
PHIL 105 or PHIL 105H	Intro to Ethics: Contemporary Moral Problems	3.00
RELIG 100 or RELIG 100H	Introduction to Religious Studies	3.00
RELIG 101 or RELIG 101H	Introduction to World Religions	3.00
RELIG 110 or ANTHRO 110	Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion	3.00
RELIG 135 or HIST 135	Religion in America	3.00
RELIG 175 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 or RELIG 150	Classical Mythology	3.00

Fine Arts

ART 100 or ART 100H	Art History I: Prehistoric Art to Medieval Art	3.00
ART 102 or ART 102H	Art History II: Renaissance Art to Contemporary Art	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 or MUSIC 103H	Appreciation of American Popular Music	3.00
MUSIC 120 or MUSIC 120H	Appreciation of Musical Literature	3.00
MUSIC 134	Jazz History	3.00
THART 100 or THART 100H	Introduction to Theatre	3.00

Literature

ENGL 108 or THART 108	World Drama I	3.00
ENGL 109 or THART 109	World Drama II	3.00
ENGL 155 or ENGL 155H	Children's Literature	3.00
ENGL 160 or ENGL 160H	Literature by Women	3.00
ENGL 163 or ETHS 163	Chicano/Latino Literature	3.00
ENGL 250	Prose	3.00
ENGL 260	Survey of American Literature I	3.00
ENGL 261	Survey of American Literature II	3.00
ENGL 270	Survey of British Literature I	3.00
ENGL 271	Survey of British Literature II	3.00
ENGL 275	Shakespeare	3.00
ENGL 280	World Literature to the 17th Century	3.00
ENGL 281	World literature from the 17th Century to the Present	3.00

Additional Units

Additional units must be selected from any of the above options to total a minimum of 18 units of major prep coursework.

Total Credit Hours: 18.00

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.

A student receiving a degree in this field will be able to:

• Identify the impact of art and architecture on culture.
• Recognize the major cultural contributions of the Renaissance.
• Comprehend the dynamic intersection of art and culture throughout history.