MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Humanities

Major: 8143
Effective Term: 2024 Fall
Award Type: AA

CIP Code: 24.0103

Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Humanities
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
11-2011.00 Advertising and Promotions Managers
11-2032.00 Public Relations Managers
11-2033.00 Fundraising Managers
11-3121.00 Human Resources Managers
11-9151.00 Social and Community Service Managers
13-1161.00 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
21-2021.00 Directors, Religious Activities and Education
27-3041.00 Editors
27-3042.00 Technical Writers
27-3043.00 Writers and Authors
27-3043.05 Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
11-9033.00 Education Administrators, Postsecondary
21-1014.00 Mental Health Counselors
23-1011.00 Lawyers
23-1012.00 Judicial Law Clerks
23-1023.00 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
25-1123.00 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1062.00 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1124.00 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1126.00 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
25-4011.00 Archivists
27-3091.00 Interpreters and Translators
29-1229.05 Preventive Medicine Physicians

Description: The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Humanities degree provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to receive an education in the diverse field of humanities, including language, philosophy, religion, art, music, performance, and literature. Coursework in this program supports students in their development of a rigorous and interdisciplinary lens to investigate the artifacts of human experience including intellectual and creative expressions, as well as cultural ideas and values of the ancient and modern worlds. As such, students develop habits of mind, such as creative and critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity, that position them well for careers in a diverse array of fields and support lifelong learning. Graduates from humanities programs may pursue careers in education, law, creative and professional writing, marketing and international business, social media production and management, government, the nonprofit sector, arts administration, and the helping professions.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Interpret the artifacts of human experiences from an interdisciplinary perspective informed by humanities disciplines. (ARB+++, ASL+++, CHI+++, ENG200, ENG213, FRE+++, GER+++, ITA+++, JPN+++, LAT+++, SLC201, SLC202, SPA+++, ASB+++, AHU+++, AIS+++, AJS123, ARH+++, ART+++, CCS+++, COM+++, DAH+++, EDU/ENH/STO294, EDU/ENH291, ENH+++, FON143, GRK+++, GST202, HBR+++, HEB+++, HCR210, HIS+++, HUM190++, HUM202, HUM/THF205, HUM/THF206, HUM/WST209, HUM/THF210, HUM211++, HUM213, HUM214, HUM215, HUM216, HUM220, HUM225, HUM235, HUM245, HUM261, EDU/HUM/STO292, INT+++, MHL+++, NAV+++, PHI+++, PIM+++, POR+++, REL+++, RUS+++, SOC266, SPH+++, SSH111, STO295, SWU183, TEC+++, THE+++, THF+++, THP+++, WST+++, HUM101, HUM107, HUM108, HUM201, HUM250, HUM251, HUM260, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 2. Compare artifacts of thought from a variety of perspectives in order to understand commonality and meaningful diversity in the human experience. (ARB+++, ASL+++, CHI+++, ENG200, ENG213, FRE+++, GER+++, ITA+++, JPN+++, LAT+++, SLC201, SLC202, SPA+++, ASB+++, AHU+++, AIS+++, AJS123, ARH+++, ART+++, CCS+++, COM+++, DAH+++, EDU/ENH/STO294, EDU/ENH291, ENH+++, FON143, GRK+++, GST202, HBR+++, HEB+++, HCR210, HIS+++, HUM190++, HUM202, HUM/THF205, HUM/THF206, HUM/WST209, HUM/THF210, HUM211++, HUM213, HUM214, HUM215, HUM216, HUM220, HUM225, HUM235, HUM245, HUM261, EDU/HUM/STO292, INT+++, MHL+++, NAV+++, PHI+++, PIM+++, POR+++, REL+++, RUS+++, SOC266, SPH+++, SSH111, STO295, SWU183, TEC+++, THE+++, THF+++, THP+++, WST+++, HUM101, HUM107, HUM108, HUM201, HUM250, HUM251, HUM260, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 3. Develop the habits of mind fostered by engagement with the humanities such as intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and an openness to diverse perspectives. (ARB+++, ASL+++, CHI+++, ENG200, ENG213, FRE+++, GER+++, ITA+++, JPN+++, LAT+++, SLC201, SLC202, SPA+++, ASB+++, AHU+++, AIS+++, AJS123, ARH+++, ART+++, CCS+++, COM+++, DAH+++, EDU/ENH/STO294, EDU/ENH291, ENH+++, FON143, GRK+++, GST202, HBR+++, HEB+++, HCR210, HIS+++, HUM190++, HUM202, HUM/THF205, HUM/THF206, HUM/WST209, HUM/THF210, HUM211++, HUM213, HUM214, HUM215, HUM216, HUM220, HUM225, HUM235, HUM245, HUM261, EDU/HUM/STO292, INT+++, MHL+++, NAV+++, PHI+++, PIM+++, POR+++, REL+++, RUS+++, SOC266, SPH+++, SSH111, STO295, SWU183, TEC+++, THE+++, THF+++, THP+++, WST+++, (COM), (CRE), [CS], [FYC], [HU], [L], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 4. Identify individual, social, global, and environmental responsibility through engagement with the humanities disciplines. (ARB+++, ASL+++, CHI+++, ENG200, ENG213, FRE+++, GER+++, ITA+++, JPN+++, LAT+++, SLC201, SLC202, SPA+++, ASB+++, AHU+++, AIS+++, AJS123, ARH+++, ART+++, CCS+++, COM+++, DAH+++, EDU/ENH/STO294, EDU/ENH291, ENH+++, FON143, GRK+++, GST202, HBR+++, HEB+++, HCR210, HIS+++, HUM190++, HUM202, HUM/THF205, HUM/THF206, HUM/WST209, HUM/THF210, HUM211++, HUM213, HUM214, HUM215, HUM216, HUM220, HUM225, HUM235, HUM245, HUM261, EDU/HUM/STO292, INT+++, MHL+++, NAV+++, PHI+++, PIM+++, POR+++, REL+++, RUS+++, SOC266, SPH+++, SSH111, STO295, SWU183, TEC+++, THE+++, THF+++, THP+++, WST+++, HUM101, HUM107, HUM108, HUM201, HUM250, HUM251, HUM260, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 5. Explain the relevance of the humanities to one`s personal and professional development. (ARB+++, ASL+++, CHI+++, ENG200, ENG213, FRE+++, GER+++, ITA+++, JPN+++, LAT+++, SLC201, SLC202, SPA+++, ASB+++, AHU+++, AIS+++, AJS123, ARH+++, ART+++, CCS+++, COM+++, DAH+++, EDU/ENH/STO294, EDU/ENH291, ENH+++, FON143, GRK+++, GST202, HBR+++, HEB+++, HCR210, HIS+++, HUM190++, HUM202, HUM/THF205, HUM/THF206, HUM/WST209, HUM/THF210, HUM211++, HUM213, HUM214, HUM215, HUM216, HUM220, HUM225, HUM235, HUM245, HUM261, EDU/HUM/STO292, INT+++, MHL+++, NAV+++, PHI+++, PIM+++, POR+++, REL+++, RUS+++, SOC266, SPH+++, SSH111, STO295, SWU183, TEC+++, THE+++, THF+++, THP+++, WST+++, (COM), (CRE), [CS], [FYC], [HU], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ])101 6. Utilize cultural resources to support lifelong learning and engagement with the community. (ARB+++, ASL+++, CHI+++, ENG200, ENG213, FRE+++, GER+++, ITA+++, JPN+++, LAT+++, SLC201, SLC202, SPA+++, ASB+++, AHU+++, AIS+++, AJS123, ARH+++, ART+++, CCS+++, COM+++, DAH+++, EDU/ENH/STO294, EDU/ENH291, ENH+++, FON143, GRK+++, GST202, HBR+++, HEB+++, HCR210, HIS+++, HUM190++, HUM202, HUM/THF205, HUM/THF206, HUM/WST209, HUM/THF210, HUM211++, HUM213, HUM214, HUM215, HUM216, HUM220, HUM225, HUM235, HUM245, HUM261, EDU/HUM/STO292, INT+++, MHL+++, NAV+++, PHI+++, PIM+++, POR+++, REL+++, RUS+++, SOC266, SPH+++, SSH111, STO295, SWU183, TEC+++, THE+++, THF+++, THP+++, WST+++, HUM101, HUM107, HUM108, HUM201, HUM250, HUM251, HUM260, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 7. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
None.	Credits:

Required Courses
Complete FYE101 or FYE103 along with the requirements in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3 Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 0-37 Lower Division Concentration Courses 0-12 Credits Students should refer to the BIS Concentration Checksheet (https://cisa.asu.edu/ids/concentrations/all) for their two subject areas to determine what if any courses fulfill their subject area requirements and Associate`s degree requirements. See the Restricted Elective section for course selections. 0-25 Credits Lower Division Electives should be completed once all other requirements have been met and only if needed to complete community college`s associate degree requirements. See the Restricted Elective section for course selections. Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), International Letters and Cultures (Classics) - Latin, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 11-19 LAT101 Elementary Latin I 4 + LAT102 Elementary Latin II 4 + ENG213 Introduction to the Study of Language (3) OR SLC201 Introduction to Linguistics (3) 3 Students may optionally select to complete Latin at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) or requirement may be fulfilled after transfer to prevent exceeding the transfer program`s maximum transferable credits. + LAT201 Intermediate Latin I 0-4 + LAT202 Intermediate Latin II 0-4 Transfer Plan 3: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), International Letters and Cultures (Classical Civilization), Bachelor of Arts Credits: 3 + ENG213 Introduction to the Study of Language (3) OR SLC201 Introduction to Linguistics (3) 3 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. Transfer Plan 4: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), International Letters and Cultures (Arabic Studies), Bachelor of Arts Credits: 23 ARB101 Elementary Arabic I 5 + ARB102 Elementary Arabic II 5 + ARB201 Intermediate Arabic I 5 + ARB202 Intermediate Arabic II 5 + ENG213 Introduction to the Study of Language (3) OR SLC201 Introduction to Linguistics (3) 3 Transfer Plan 5: Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Liberal Studies, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 0-40 Lower division electives may be taken to complete associate degree requirements. Up to a maximum total number of 75 credits may be transferred to ASU for students on this pathway. Only a minimum of 60 is required to complete the AA. See the Restricted Electives area for specific course selections to fulfill this requirement.			Credits: 1-40

Restricted Electives
Complete requirements in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Arts Students must select 0-9 credits across the Humanities areas as identified below (from at least two different prefixes) not already taken in the Required Courses or AGEC area. Students are encouraged to talk to faculty and/or academic advisors for specific course selections within each area. Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), International Letters and Cultures (Classics) - Latin, Bachelor of Arts Students must select 0-9 credits across the Humanities areas as identified below (from at least two different prefixes) not already taken in the Required Courses or AGEC area. Students are encouraged to talk to faculty and/or academic advisors for specific course selections within each area. Transfer Plan 3: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), International Letters and Cultures (Classical Civilization), Bachelor of Arts Students must select 0-9 credits across the Humanities areas as identified below (from at least two different prefixes) not already taken in the Required Courses or AGEC area. Students are encouraged to talk to faculty and/or academic advisors for specific course selections within each area. Transfer Plan 4: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), International Letters and Cultures (Arabic Studies), Bachelor of Arts Students must select 0-3 credits across the Humanities areas as identified below (from at least two different prefixes) not already taken in the Required Courses or AGEC area. Students are encouraged to talk to faculty and/or academic advisors for specific course selections within each area. Transfer Plan 5: Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Liberal Studies, Bachelor of Arts Students must select 0-9 credits across the Humanities areas as identified below (from at least two different prefixes) not already taken in the Required Courses or AGEC area. Students are encouraged to talk to faculty and/or academic advisors for specific course selections within each area. Restricted Elective Course Selections Anthropology: Any ASB course with a [HU] designation. Cultural Studies: + HUM225 Introduction to Popular Culture 3 HUM235 Disability Studies 3 HUM261 Asian Ideas and Values 3 Or any AHU, AIS, CCS, SPH, or WST course with a [HU] designation. Dance: Any DAH course with a [HU] designation. Theatre and Film Studies: ENH113 Writers/Directors and Current Issues 3 ENH140++ Any topic Literature and Film course 3 ENH253 Contemporary Global Literature and Film 3 ENH254 Literature and Film 3 ENH255 Contemporary U.S. Literature and Film 3 ENH256 Shakespeare on Film 3 HUM/THF205 Introduction to Cinema 3 HUM/THF206 Introduction to Television Arts 3 HUM/WST209 Women and Films 3 HUM/THF210 Contemporary Cinema 3 HUM211AA Foreign Films: Classics 3 HUM216 The Films and Career of Alfred Hitchcock 3 HUM213 Hispanic Film 3 HUM214 African-Americans in Film 3 HUM215 Film Comedy 3 HUM220 Film and History 3 SOC266 Sociology Through Film 3 Or any COM, THE, THF, THP with a [HU] designation. History: Any HIS course with a [HU] designation. Language: SLC201 Introduction to Linguistics 3 + SLC202 Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory 3 Or any ARB, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, GRK, HBR, HEB, ITA, JPN, LAT, NAV, PIM, POR, RUS, SPA with a [HU] designation. Literature: + ENG200 Reading and Writing About Literature 3 + ENG213 Introduction to the Study of Language 3 Or any ENH with a [HU] designation. Music: Any MHL with a [HU] designation. Philosophy: Any PHI course with a [HU] designation. Religious Studies: Or any REL course with a [HU] designation. Visual Arts and Design: HUM107 Humanities Through the Arts 3 Any ARH, ART, INT, or TEC course with a [HU] designation. Interdisciplinary and Special Topics within the Humanities: AFR/ASB/CCS202 Ethnic Relations in the United States 3 AJS123 Ethics and the Administration of Justice 3 EDU/ENH291 Children`s Literature 3 EDU/HUM/STO292 The Art of Storytelling 3 EDU/ENH/STO294 Multicultural Folktales 3 FON143 Food and Culture 3 + GST202 Games, Culture, and Aesthetics 3 + HCR210 Clinical Health Care Ethics 3 HUM101 General Humanities 3 HUM108 Contemporary Humanities 3 + HUM190++ Honors Forum 1 HUM201 Humanities: Universal Themes 3 HUM202 Humanities: Universal Themes 3 HUM245 Introduction to Holocaust Studies 3 HUM260 Intercultural Perspectives 3 SSH111 Sustainable Cities 3 STO295 Traditional Storytelling Around the World 3 SWU183 Introductory Ethics: A Social Service Perspective 3			Credits: 0-9

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 29-41
A single course with an [HU], [SB], [L], or [SG/SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC Matrix for course designations.


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 3
+ HUM250 Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Early Civilizations to the Renaissance 3

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Higher level course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 6
HUM101 General Humanities (3) OR HUM107 Humanities Through the Arts (3) OR HUM108 Contemporary Humanities (3) OR HUM201 Humanities: Universal Themes (3) OR HUM260 Intercultural Perspectives (3) 3 + HUM251 Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Renaissance to the Contemporary World 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 0-6
Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. (6) OR May be met by ENG213 or SLC201 in Required Courses. (0) 0-6

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 8
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4) 8

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-3
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3

General Electives
	Credits:
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Students pursuing Transfer Plan 5: Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Liberal Studies, Bachelor of Arts may take up to 75 credits in total for transfer. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor. Recommended for Transfer Plan 3: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), International Letters and Cultures (Classical Civilization), Bachelor of Arts Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) with a C or better OR demonstrating proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s)

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 25, 2024

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area. 3

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] designation. 0-3 May be met by HUM260.

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0
Met by HUM250 and HUM251.

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-6
Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Subject Options			Credits: