Humanities - AA
A.A. Degree Major Degrees and Certificates A-Z · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 21.0 credits
Humanities refers to a broad range of subjects, including art, history, music, theater, languages, literature, philosophy, ethics, and religion. A Humanities major at College of the Siskiyous studies the achievements of the human heart and mind; they work within a variety of disciplines in order to acquire a deeper understanding of themselves, civilization, and the world. The Humanities curriculum academically prepares the student to transfer to a 4-year university to complete a Baccalaureate degree in a related discipline. Please check with a counselor for specific transfer requirements.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities--AA: Complete all of the following | 21 | |
| The College of the Siskiyous General Education Pattern (COSGE) requirements | ||
| Any needed electives to reach a total of 60 COS degree-applicable units. | ||
| All major courses and any courses noted on the COSGE check sheet must be completed with a C or better. | ||
| As part of the GE classes required for completion of the degree, students should plan to take English C1000 and complete the Math competency requirement their first year. | ||
| Requirement #1: Complete the following three courses: Complete all of the following | 9 | |
| HUM 1001 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
| PHIL 1001 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| THEA 2000 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| Requirement #2: Complete two courses | 6 | |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| MUS 1131 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| Requirement #3: Complete two courses | 6 | |
| ENGL 2044 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 2046 | British Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 2546 | British Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 2544 | American Literature II | 3 |
Recommended Sequence
Humanities--AA
Term 1 (6 units)
- HUM1001 - Introduction to Humanities (3)
- ARTHC1100 - Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era (3)
- ARTHC1200 - Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary (3)
- MUS1131 - Music Appreciation (3)
- ENGL2044 - American Literature I (3)
- ENGL2046 - British Literature I (3)
- ENGL2546 - British Literature II (3)
- ENGL2544 - American Literature II (3)
Term 2 (6 units)
- PHIL1001 - Introduction to Philosophy (3)
- MUS1131 - Music Appreciation (3)
- ENGL2546 - British Literature II (3)
- ENGL2544 - American Literature II (3)
Term 3 (6 units)
- THEA2000 - Introduction to Theatre (3)
- MUS1131 - Music Appreciation (3)
- ENGL2044 - American Literature I (3)
- ENGL2046 - British Literature I (3)
Term 4 (6 units)
- MUS1131 - Music Appreciation (3)
- ENGL2546 - British Literature II (3)
- ENGL2544 - American Literature II (3)
- ARTHC1100 - Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era (3)
- ARTHC1200 - Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary (3)
- MUS1131 - Music Appreciation (3)
- ENGL2044 - American Literature I (3)
- ENGL2046 - British Literature I (3)
- ENGL2546 - British Literature II (3)
- ENGL2544 - American Literature II (3)