University Studies: Emphasis in Arts and Humanities
Associate in Arts General Education · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Associate in Arts in University Studies Humanities and the Arts emphasizes the analysis of the diverse human experience portrayed in philosophical, historical, and literacy contexts and forms of art. This degree helps facilitate transfer to the California State University (CSU), University of California (UC), and independent colleges and universities in majors such as classics, comparative literature, deaf studies, humanities, ethnic studies, media and cultural studies, linguistics, literary studies, religious Studies, visual and performing Arts, and world languages.
University Studies general education requires full completion of The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
Students should consult with a Palomar College Academic Counselor as this degree accommodates a wide variety of majors and admission requirements and major preparation may vary.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Analyze and assess human experiences from around the world portrayed in philosophical, historical and literary contexts.
- Compare and contrast diverse cultural expressions and how they contribute to an equitable and inclusive society.
- Describe and appraise the human experiences symbolized in art forms from around the world.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education: | ||
| The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) | ||
| Arts: Choose one course: | 3 | |
| AIS 104 | The Music of Native America | 3 |
| AIS 105 | History of Native American Arts | 3 |
| AIS 135 | California Indian Arts | 3 |
| ARCH 120 | Architectural History | 3 |
| ARCH 121 | Multicultural Architectural History | 3 |
| ARCH 122 | History of Architectural Theory | 3 |
| ART 100 | Introduction to Art | 3 |
| ART 102 | Foundations of Drawing | 3 |
| ART 104 | Design and Composition | 3 |
| ART 105 | Three-Dimensional Form and Design | 3 |
| ART 163 | Arts of Asia | 3 |
| ART 164 | Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas | 3 |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ART 169 | Survey of Modern Art | 3 |
| CINE 100 | Art of the Cinema | 3 |
| CINE 102 | History of Film to 1945 | 3 |
| CINE 103 | History of Film 1945 - Present | 3 |
| CINE 110 | Documentary Film | 3 |
| CINE 120 | Film Criticism | 3 |
| CINE 122 | Identity in American Film | 3 |
| DBA 100 | Introduction to Radio and TV | 3 |
| DNCE 100 | Survey of Dance | 3 |
| DNCE 101 | Survey of World Dance | 3 |
| DNCE 102 | The Hollywood Musical: Dance on Film | 3 |
| DNCE 105 | Introduction to Dance History | 3 |
| FASH 130 | History of Fashion/Costume | 3 |
| GC 115 | Graphics and Media: A Multicultural Perspective | 3 |
| MUS 100 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| MUS 101 | Survey of 20th Century Music | 3 |
| MUS 102 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 |
| MUS 103 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUS 169 | History of Rock Music | 3 |
| MUS 171 | World Music | 3 |
| PHOT 125 | History and Criticism of Photography | 3 |
| TA 100 | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| TA 150 | Dramatic Literature and Script Analysis | 3 |
| Humanities: Choose one course: | 3-5 | |
| AIS 100 | Introduction to American Indian Studies | 3 |
| AIS 107A | Elementary Luiseno IA | 3 |
| AIS 107B | Elementary Luiseno IB | 3 |
| AIS 108A | Elementary Luiseno IIA | 3 |
| AIS 108B | Elementary Luiseno IIB | 3 |
| AIS 145 | American Indian Literature | 3 |
| AIS 150 | American Indian Philosophy and Religion | 3 |
| AIS 166A | Elementary Cahuilla IA | 3 |
| AIS 166B | Elementary Cahuilla IB | 3 |
| AIS 167A | Elementary Cahuilla IIA | 3 |
| AIS 167B | Elementary Cahuilla IIB | 3 |
| AIS 180B | Uto-Aztecan Languages of San Diego County IB | 3 |
| AIS 181A | Uto-Aztecan Languages of San Diego County IIA | 3 |
| AIS 181B | Uto-Aztecan Langauges of San Diego County IIB | 3 |
| AIS 207A | Luiseno IIIA | 3 |
| AIS 207B | Luiseno IIIB | 3 |
| AIS 266A | Cahuilla IIIA | 3 |
| AIS 266B | Cahuilla IIIB | 3 |
| AIS 282A | Uto-Aztecan Languages of San Diego County IIIA | 3 |
| AIS 282B | Uto-Aztecan languages of San Diego County IIIB | 3 |
| AMS 100 | American Culture and Identity | 3 |
| AMS 105 | American West: Images and Identities | 3 |
| ANTH 135 | Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | 3 |
| CS 155 | Ancient Civilizations of Meso-America | 3 |
| ARAB 101 | Arabic I | 5 |
| ARAB 102 | Arabic II | 5 |
| ARAB 201 | Arabic III | 5 |
| ARCH 122 | History of Architectural Theory | 3 |
| ASL 100 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language II | 4 |
| ASL 110 | Awareness of Deaf Culture | 3 |
| ASL 205 | American Sign Language III | 4 |
| ASL 206 | American Sign Language IV | 4 |
| CHIN 101 | Chinese I | 5 |
| CHIN 102 | Chinese II | 5 |
| CHIN 201 | Chinese III | 5 |
| CINE 100 | Art of the Cinema | 3 |
| CINE 102 | History of Film to 1945 | 3 |
| CINE 103 | History of Film 1945 - Present | 3 |
| CINE 106 | Horror Film | 3 |
| CINE 110 | Documentary Film | 3 |
| CINE 122 | Identity in American Film | 3 |
| CINE 123 | Queer Cinema | 3 |
| CS 100 | Introduction to Chicano Studies | 3 |
| CS 140 | Chicana History and Feminism | 3 |
| CS 155 | Ancient Civilizations of Meso-America | 3 |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENG 210 | Survey of British Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 211 | Survey of British Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 220 | Survey of World Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 221 | Survey of World Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 225 | Literature of the United States I | 3 |
| ENG 226 | Literature of the United States II | 3 |
| ENG 230 | Introduction to the American Novel | 3 |
| ENG 250 | Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG 255 | Literature and Ideas | 3 |
| ENG 260 | Literature through Film | 3 |
| ENG 270 | Popular Literature | 3 |
| ENG 280 | Women and Literature | 3 |
| ENG 290 | Comic Books as Literature | 3 |
| ESL 106 | Multicultural Humanities | 6 |
| FREN 101 | French I | 5 |
| FREN 102 | French II | 5 |
| FREN 201 | French III | 5 |
| FREN 202 | French IV | 5 |
| GERM 101 | German I | 5 |
| GERM 102 | German II | 5 |
| GERM 201 | German III | 5 |
| GERM 202 | German IV | 5 |
| GERM 225 | German Reading and Conversation | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST C1002 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 105 | History of Europe Through the Reformation | 3 |
| HIST 106 | History of Europe Since the Reformation | 3 |
| HIST 107 | World History To 1650 | 3 |
| HIST 108 | World History Since 1650 | 3 |
| HIST 121 | History of California | 3 |
| HIST 130 | Women in United States History | 3 |
| HIST 140 | History of the Americas Through 1800 | 3 |
| HIST 141 | History of the Americas Since 1800 | 3 |
| HIST 150 | History of Latin America to 1824 | 3 |
| HIST 151 | History of Latin America from Independence to the Present | 3 |
| HIST 160 | History of the Middle East from 600 to the Present | 3 |
| HUM 100 | Introduction to Humanities I | 3 |
| HUM 101 | Introduction to Humanities II | 3 |
| ITAL 101 | Italian I | 5 |
| ITAL 102 | Italian II | 5 |
| ITAL 201 | Italian III | 5 |
| ITAL 202 | Italian IV | 5 |
| ITAL 225 | Italian Reading and Conversation | 3 |
| JAPN 101 | Japanese I | 5 |
| JAPN 102 | Japanese II | 5 |
| JAPN 130 | Introduction of Japanese Culture and Literature | 3 |
| JAPN 201 | Japanese III | 5 |
| JAPN 202 | Japanese IV | 5 |
| PHIL 111 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 114 | Asian Philosophies | 3 |
| PHIL 121 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 122 | Social and Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 125 | Philosophy of Human Nature | 3 |
| PHIL 126 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| PHIL 140 | History of Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 141 | History of Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 142 | Contemporary Philosophical Movements | 3 |
| PHIL 250 | Philosophy in Literature | 3 |
| RS 101 | World Religions | 3 |
| RS 105 | Introduction to Religion | 3 |
| RS 108 | History of Christianity | 3 |
| SPAN 101 | Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 101A | Spanish IA | 3 |
| SPAN 101B | Spanish IB | 3 |
| SPAN 102 | Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN 201 | Spanish III | 5 |
| SPAN 202 | Spanish IV | 5 |
| SPAN 211 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers I | 5 |
| SPAN 212 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers II | 5 |
| SPAN 235 | Intermediate Conversation and Writing | 3 |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Choose 12 units from any courses not already completed from those listed in the Arts or Humanities above. | 12 | |
| Total | 18-20 | |