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Humanities A.A. Degree

Humanities is the study of culture. Cultural understanding and sensitivity are fostered by examining arts, philosophy, religion, politics, and social events in a cultural context. This program offers an interdisciplinary approach to studying classical, modern, American, and non-Western humanities.

Total Units:
58.5-66

First Year

Semester 1

14-16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
HUM 300 Z
Classical Humanities
3
F(O), S(O)
CRC Area I
1 Course from List B 1
3
See List B
See List B
CRC Area II(b)-Math Competency Z
3-4
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CRC Area II(b)
CRC Area II(a)-Written Communication Z
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CRC Area II(a)
CRC Area III(b)-Life Development Skills 2 Z
2-3
F, S, Su
CRC Area III(b)
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1 Suggestion-any 1 of the 3 MUFHL course from List B.

2 Suggestion-LIBR 318 Library Research & Information Literacy (1 unit) & HCD 340 Job Search Portfolio Development (1 unit) or HCD 346 Career & Workforce Skills (1 unit) or HCD 310 College Success (3 units).

Semester 2

14-16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
HUM 310 Z
Modern Humanities
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area I
1 Course from List A
3
See List A
See List A
1 Course from List B 1
3
See List B
See List B
CRC Area III(a)-Physical Edu Activity Z
1
F, S, Su
CRC Area III(a)
CRC Area IV-Natural Sciences 2 Z
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area IV
Elective 3
1-3
F, S, Su
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1 Suggestion-ENGCW 400.

2 Suggestion-ANTH 300 Biological Anthropology (3 units); Advisory: eligible for ENGWR 300; F(O), S(O), Su; or GEOG 300 Physical Geography: Exploring Earths\' Environmental Sys (3 units); Advisory: co-req GEOG 301; F, S; or GEOL 300 Physical Geology (3 units); Co-req GEOL 301; F, S.

3 Suggestion-COMM 301 Intro to Public Speaking (3 units); Advisory: eligible for ENGWR 300; F, S, Su. Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Year 2

Semester 3

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
HUM 320
Asian Humanities
3
F, S
CRC Area I & VI
1 Course from List B 1
3
See List B
See List B
Elective 2
3
F, S, Su
Elective 3
3
F, S, Su
Elective 4
3
F, S, Su

1 Suggestion-any of the ENGLIT courses in List B.

2 Suggestion-ARTH 300 (from List B). Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

3 Suggestion-POLS 310 International Relations (3 units); F; or POLS 311 International Political Economy (3 units); Check Class Schedule for offering. Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

4 Suggestion-PHIL 320 (from List B). Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Semester 4

15.5-19 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
CRC Area V(a)-American Institutions 1 Z
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area V(a)
CRC Area V(b)-Social & Behavioral Sciences 1 Z
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area V(b)
CRC Area VI-Ethnic/Multicultural Studies 2 Z
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area VI
HORT 498 Z
Work Experience in Horticulture
0.5-4
F(O,P), S(O), Su(O)
CRC Area III(b)
Elective 3
3
F, S, Su
Elective 3
3
F, S, Su
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available (P) = partially online

1 See side notes for suggestions.

2 Suggestion-HUM 324, HUM 331, HUM 332, HUM 339 or HUM 370 from List A.

3 Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

List A-a minimum of 3 units from the following:

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
HUM 301 Z
Introduction to the Humanities
3
F, S
CRC Area I
HUM 324
Global Islam: Culture and Civilization
3
Check Class Schedule for offering
CRC Area I or VI
HUM 331
Latin American Humanities
3
F, S
CRC Area I or VI
HUM 332 Z
American Humanities
3
F, S
CRC Area I or VI
HUM 339
African American Humanities
3
ENGWR 300
F
CRC Area I or VI
HUM 370
Women and the Creative Imagination
3
Check Class Schedule for offering
CRC Area I or VI
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

List B-A minimum of 9 units from the following:

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ARTH 300 Z
Art Appreciation
3
F(O), S, Su
CRC Area I
ENGCW 400 Z
Creative Writing
3
ENGWR 101
F(O), S(O)
CRC Area II(b)
ENGLT 310 Z
English Literature I
3
ENGWR 300
F
CRC Area I
ENGLT 311 Z
English Literature II
3
ENGWR 300
S
CRC Area I
ENGLT 320 Z
American Literature I
3
Eligibility for ENGWR 300
F
CRC Area I
ENGLT 321 Z
American Literature II
3
ENGWR 300
S
CRC Area I
ENGLT 330 Z
African American Literature
3
ENGWR 101
Check Class Schedule for offering
CRC Area I
ENGLT 340
World Literature I
3
ENGWR 300
S
CRC Area I
ENGLT 341
World Literature II
3
ENGWR 300
Check Class Schedule for offering
CRC Area I
MUFHL 300 Z
Introduction to Music
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area I
MUFHL 310 Z
Survey of Music History and Literature (Greek Antiquity to 1750)
3
F
CRC Area I
MUFHL 311 Z
Survey of Music History and Literature (1750 to the present)
3
S
CRC Area I
PHIL 300 Z
Introduction to Philosophy
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area II(b)
PHIL 310 Z
Introduction to Ethics
3
F, S
CRC Area I
PHIL 320 Z
Logic and Critical Reasoning
3
F
CRC Area II(b)
TA 300 Z
Introduction to the Theatre
3
F(O), S(O), Su(O)
CRC Area I
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Career Options/Outlook:

This major is intended for students who wish a general understanding of culture across several academic disciplines at the community college level.  Several Areas of interest are offered, including the study of contemporary and ancient societies.  All are intended to supply the student with an interdisciplinary foundation for further study of culture and an overview of the interest area chosen.  Career opportunities require more than an associate degree.

Career as an Archivist:

Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

Projected job openings for Archivist nationally (2021-2031):

1,100

Projected growth for Archivist nationally (2021-2031):

9% growth

Salary in for Archivist in California with advanced degree (2021):

$60,000/yr

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

General Education (GE):

Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC Area, CSU Area or IGETC Area without pre- or co-requisite can be taken at any semester.

About this program map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

Suggestion for CRC Area V(a):

HIST 312 History of the U.S. (to 1865)

HIST 313 History of the US (1865-1945)

HIST 314 Recent U.S. History

HIST 320 History of the U.S.: Africa-American Emphasis

HIST 321 History of the U.S.: Africa-American Emphasis

POLS 301 Intro to Government:  U.S.

Suggestion for CRC Area V(b):

ANTH 316 Global Forces in Culture Change

ANTH 310 Cultural Anthropology

COMM 325 Intercultural Communication

ECON 300 Survey of Economics

ETHNS 320 Socio-Cultural, Eco & Pol Exp of the African-American

ETHNS 330 Asian Experience in America

GEOG 310 Human GEOG:  Exploring Earth’s Cultural Landscapes

HIST 301 History of Western Civilization (to 1660)

HIST 302 History of Western Civilization

HIST 307 History of World Civilization to 1500

HIST 308 History of World Civilization, 1500-present

HIST 364 Asian Civilization

HIST 365 Asian Civilization

HIST 370 History of the Americas through the 19th Century Wars of Independence 

HIST 373 History of Mexico

POLS 302 Intro to Gov’t: Foreign

POLS 312 Politics of the Middle East

POLS 313 Latin America

POLS 314 Modern Europe & the Unification Process

POLS 315 Pacific Rim

POLS 317 Global Studies:  Africa

PSYC 300 Gen Principles

PSYC 320 Social Psychology

PSYC 368 Cross Cultural Psychology

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2023-2024

Published August 03, 2023

Counselor Contact: Crystal Martinez   | Faculty Contact: Gabriel Gorman         

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