Humanities and Arts A.A.

*This is an overview of the program. The course sequencing is meant to serve as a guideline for your semester planning. Please note that the scheduling of courses, program sequencing and curriculum are subject to change.*

This program is designed for students with a special interest in the humanities and arts who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. Emphasis is on the written and spoken word and the development of skills for making critical judgments concerning various art forms. Students completing this program will be prepared for further study leading to professions in education, journalism, public relations, advertising, and the fine or performing arts.

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • apply skills for making critical judgments concerning various art forms.

  • use critical and problem solving skills to communicate effectively.

  • work cooperatively to understand how systems function.

Transfer information for this program is on file in the Transfer Center. For more information, contact an academic advisor or counselor.

First Semester   Credits
ART 101 Introduction to Art 3
ENG 105 College English I 3
Elective Mathematics 3
Elective Science 4-5
Elective Social Science 3
  Semester Total 16-17
     
Second Semester    
ART 212 American Art 3
ENG 106 College English II 3
PHI 201 Introduction to Philosophy 3
ENG 111 Speech 3
Elective Social Science 3
  Semester Total 15
     
Third Semester    
MUS 101 Introduction to Music 3
Elective* Literature (ENG course numbered 201 or above) 3
Electives Social Science/Humanities/Mathematics/Science 9-10
  Semester Total 15-16
     
Fourth Semester    
IDS 214 Ideas and Culture  
or PHI 203 Introductory Logic 3
Electives* Literature (ENG courses numbered 201 or above) 6
Electives Social Science/Humanities/Mathematics/Science 6-8
  Semester Total 15-17
  Credit Total 61-65

*ENG 225 and 235 do not satisfy this requirement.

Some four-year colleges and universities require two semesters each of science and mathematics. Students should consult the catalog of the institution to which they plan to transfer to ensure that degree requirements are being properly met.