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HUMANITIES AND ARTS A.A.

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

CMN 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.