Humanities
A.A. Degree Humanities · College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog
The AA degree in Humanities will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the major course requirements listed below and the General Education requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree listed in the Degrees and Programs section of this Catalog.
Career Opportunities
An AA degree in Humanities can be applied to a range of careers in education, arts, science, business, medicine, law, psychology, sociology, anthropology, theology, social work, tourism, and nonprofit organizations.
Learning Outcome(s)
- Increase critical understanding of the aesthetics of human-made environments.
- Analyze selected works of creative expression in relation to various historical and cultural contexts.
- Synthesize elements from a wide range of disciplines to appreciate and evaluate artworks, ideas, and performances from around the world.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Major Requirements: 3 units | 0 | |
| HUMAN 1 | Introduction to the Humanities | 3 |
| Select two courses from the following: (6 units) | 0 | |
| HUMAN 2 | Human Values | 3 |
| HUMAN 3 | Future Studies | 3 |
| HUMAN 13A | Myth, Symbol and Folklore | 3 |
| HUMAN 40 | Religions of the World | 3 |
| ASAME 45A | Asian American History to 1945 | 3 |
| ASAME 45B | Asian American History from 1945 - Present | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: (3 units) | 0 | |
| ART 1 | Introduction to Art History | 3 |
| MUSIC 10 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: (3 units) | 0 | |
| MATH 15 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students | 3 |
| PHIL 1 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 2 | Social and Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 4 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| PHIL 5 | Ethical Problems | 3 |
| PHIL 10 | Logic | 3 |
| PHIL 20A | History of Ancient Greek Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 20B | History of Modern European Philosophy | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: (3 units) | 0 | |
| ENGL 30A | Introduction to American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 30B | Introduction to American Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 31 | Survey of African-American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 032A | Contemporary Women Writers | 3 |
| ENGL 79 | Introduction to LGBTQ Literature | 3 |
| Total units required for major: 18 units | ||
| General Education requirements: 19 - 22 units | ||
| Electives: 20 - 23 units | ||
| Total units required for degree: 60 units | 60 | |