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Humanities A.A. Degree - Local GE

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:

60-61

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
HUM 301 ¹ Introduction to the Humanities	3			CRC Area L3
1 Course from List B ²	3	See List B	See List B
Local Area 1A-English Composition	3	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su	CRC Area L1A
Local Area 1B-Oral Communication & Critical Thinking	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area L1B
Elective	3		F, S, Su

¹ Satisfies List A requirement

² Suggestion-any 1 of the 3 MUFHL course from List B.

Semester 2

15-16 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
HUM 300 Classical Humanities	3		F(O), S(O)	CRC Area L3
1 Course from List B ¹	3	See List B	See List B
Elective	3		F, S, Su
Local Area 2-Math Competency	3	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su	CRC Area L2
Local Area 7A-Living Skills (PE)	1		F, S, Su	CRC Area L7A
Local Area 7B-Living Skills	2-3		F, S, Su	CRC Area L7B

¹ Suggestion-ENGCW 400.

Year 2

Semester 3

15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
HUM 310 Modern Humanities	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area L3
Local Area 4-Social & Behavioral Sciences ¹	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area L4
1 Course from List B ²	3	See List B	See List B
Elective ³	3		F, S, Su
Elective ⁴	3		F, S, Su

¹ See side notes for Local Area 4 suggestions.

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

³ 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.

⁴ 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.

Semester 4

15 Units

Course	Units	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
HUM 320 Asian Humanities	3	F, S	CRC Area L3
Local Area 5-Natural Sciences ¹	3	F, S, Su	CRC Area L5
Local Area 6-Ethnic Studies	3	F, S, Su	CRC Area L6
Elective ²	3	F, S, Su
Elective	3	F, S, Su

^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 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.

² 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.

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

Course	Units	Semesters Offered*
HUM 301 Introduction to the Humanities	3	F, S
HUM 324 Global Islam: Culture and Civilization	3	Check Class Schedule for offering
HUM 331 Latin American Humanities	3	F, S
HUM 332 American Humanities	3	F, S
HUM 339 African American Humanities	3	F
HUM 370 Women and the Creative Imagination	3	Check Class Schedule for offering

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

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
ARTH 300 Art Appreciation	3		F(O), S, Su
ENGCW 400 Creative Writing	3	Eligibility for ENGL C1000	F(O), S(O)
ENGLT 310 English Literature I	3	Eligibility for ENGL C1000	F
ENGLT 311 English Literature II	3	Eligibility for ENGL C1000	S
ENGLT 320 American Literature I	3	Eligibility for ENGL C1000	F
ENGLT 321 American Literature II	3	ENGL C1000	S
ENGLT 330 African American Literature	3		Check Class Schedule for offering
ENGLT 340 World Literature I	3	Eligibility for ENGL C1000	S
ENGLT 341 World Literature II	3	ENGL C1000	Check Class Schedule for offering
MUFHL 300 Introduction to Music	3		F, S, Su
MUFHL 310 Survey of Music History and Literature (Greek Antiquity to 1750)	3		F
MUFHL 311 Survey of Music History and Literature (1750 to the present)	3		S
PHIL 300 Introduction to Philosophy	3		F, S, Su
PHIL 310 Introduction to Ethics	3		F, S
PHIL 320 Logic and Critical Reasoning	3		F
TA 300 Introduction to the Theatre	3		F(O), S(O), Su(O)

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

Source:

https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-4011.00

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 or Cal-GETC Area without pre- or co-requisites 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 Local Area 4:

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 19^th Century Wars of Independence

HIST 373 History of Mexico

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 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

POLS 301 Intro to Government: U.S.

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: 2025-2026

Published May 15, 2025

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