Arts and Humanities

The Arts and Humanities AA has an interdisciplinary area of emphasis on the cultural activities and artistic expressions of human beings. Students who complete this degree will develop an awareness of the ways in which people throughout the ages and in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation.

Students who complete this degree can earn higher wages in entry-level positions in a variety of fields, particularly ones that prefer familiarity with the arts and humanities. The degree may also prepare students for careers that require further study, such as art directors and curators, set and exhibit designers, and educators; students who plan to transfer should meet with a counselor to ensure that transfer requirements are met.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Articulate similarities and differences among cultures, times, and environments.
• Demonstrate a respect for various opinions, feelings, and various cultural values.
• Demonstrate an understanding of cultural pluralism and knowledge of global issues.
• Effectively communicate an understanding of cultural expression through art, music, languages, literature, and/or history.

Required Courses for Major

Select 18 units from courses that meet the WCC General Education Area 3 (Arts and Humanities) requirements. Courses in area of emphasis must be selected from at least 3 different disciplines, and completed with a C or better. . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Units

Students must also complete WCC Graduation and General Education requirements, including additional degree-applicable coursework to reach 60 units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Units

†To earn an Associate degree, students will complete at least 60 units of degree-applicable coursework, including required courses for the major (listed above), General Education, and Graduation Requirements.