Humanities Associate of Arts (AA)
About the Program
The Humanities AA degree is a program designed to offer students a broad introduction
to the history and analysis of art forms, styles, and movements, as well as introducing
them to important themes and aspects of human creativity seen in material culture,
belief systems, and major ideas throughout time. Humanities courses prepare those
interested majoring in fields, such as Liberal Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Cultural
Studies, English, Art History, Film, Classical Studies, Philosophy, or Humanities.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students are able to:
- Critically evaluate quality and effectiveness of design projects, present one’s work
effectively, and incorporate critique and feedback into design iterations.
- Describe the history and application of design and how color, type, and other design
elements are used as effective communications tools.
- Effectively conceptualize, create and deliver design solutions for the intended audience.
- Use industry-standard software with technical proficiency and create documents to
required specifications for delivery to clients.
Learning and Career Pathway Maps
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Required Core: (9 Units)
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
| HUMN 3 |
Introduction to Humanities |
3 |
| HUMN 28 |
World Mythology |
3 |
| PHIL 1 |
God, Nature, Human Nature |
3 |
List A: Select One (3 Units)
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
| ENG 32 |
U.S. Women's Literature |
3 |
| ENG 41 |
Modern World Literature |
3 |
| ENG 42 |
Literature of the African Diaspora in America |
3 |
| HIST 32 |
U.S. Women's History |
3 |
| HUMN 6 |
Nature and Culture |
3 |
| HUMN 10 |
American Arts and Ideas |
3 |
| PHIL 2 |
Ethics |
3 |
| RELS 1 |
Religions of the World |
3 |
| WMST 2 |
Global Perspective of Women |
3 |
List B: Select One (3 Units)
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
| ARHS 7 |
Modern Art History |
3 |
| HUMN 4 |
Global Cinemas |
3 |
| MUS 3 |
World Music |
3 |
| PHTO 67 |
History of Photography |
3 |
| THEA 4 |
Modern American Theater |
3 |
| THEA 10 |
Introduction to Dramatic Arts |
3 |
List C: Select One (3 Units)
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
| ARHS 2 |
Art of the Ancient Americas |
3 |
| ARHS 5 |
Western Art History - Renaissance to Contemporary |
3 |
| HIST 1 |
Western Civilization to 1600 |
3 |
| HIST 2 |
Western Civilization since 1600 |
3 |
| HUMN 11 |
Culture and the Arts I: Ancient World to the Renaissance |
3 |
| HUMN 12 |
Culture and the Arts II: The Modern World |
3 |
Total Units for the Major: 18
The Associate Degree is conferred upon those students who complete the required 60
or more semester units of the degree pattern with a grade-point average of 2.0 or
better, of which 12 units must be earned at Las Positas College. In addition, students
must complete a General Education pattern in order to earn a degree: see the Las Positas
College Associate Degree General Education Pattern or the California General Education
Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) patterns for a listing of areas and courses. Double
counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may
be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program, the optional
course(s) taken, and the GE pattern selected. Elective units must be degree applicable.
Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your
academic goal.