Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Humanities

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Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Culture and Society

艺术(AA)的联系,强调人文学科degree provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to receive an education in the diverse field of humanities, including language, philosophy, religion, art, music, performance, and literature. Coursework in this program supports students in their development of a rigorous and interdisciplinary lens to investigate the artifacts of human experience including intellectual and creative expressions, as well as cultural ideas and values of the ancient and modern worlds. As such, students develop habits of mind, such as creative and critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity, that position them well for careers in a diverse array of fields and support lifelong learning. Graduates from humanities programs pursue successful careers in education, law, creative and professional writing, marketing and international business, social media production and management, government, the nonprofit sector, arts administration, and the helping professions.

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Field of Interest
Culture and Society
Type
Associate in Arts (AA)
Academic Plan
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Humanities (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
8143
Total Credits Required
60-64
Catalog Year
2023-2024
Effective Term
Fall 2022
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges to earn a degree with this emphasis.

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Interpret the artifacts of human experiences from an interdisciplinary perspective informed by humanities disciplines.
  2. Compare artifacts of thought from a variety of perspectives in order to understand commonality and meaningful diversity in the human experience.
  3. Develop the habits of mind fostered by engagement with the humanities such as intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and an openness to diverse perspectives.
  4. Identify individual, social, global, and environmental responsibility through engagement with the humanities disciplines.
  5. Explain the relevance of the humanities to one`s personal and professional development.
  6. Utilize cultural resources to support lifelong learning and engagement with the community.
  7. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Education Administrators for Elementary and Secondary Schools

$81,774

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

$63,958

Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers

$64,985

Postsecondary Education Administrators

$83,380

Postsecondary English Language and Literature Teachers

$64,985

Postsecondary Foreign Language and Literature Teachers

$64,985

Postsecondary Philosophy and Religion Teachers

$64,985

Religious Activities and Education Directors

$44,526

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed.Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Note:You will have to select one of the options below to view available course sequences.

Full-time Sequence

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A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit withan academic advisorto ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

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Part-time Sequence

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A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit withan academic advisorto ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

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Pathway Map Option Details

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Restricted Elective Course Selections:

Anthropology:
Any ASB course with a [HU] designation.

Cultural Studies:
HUM225Introduction to Popular Culture 3
HUM235Disability Studies 3
HUM261Asian Ideas and Values 3

Or any AHU, AIS, CCS, ITH, NVH, SPH, or WST course with a [HU] designation.

Dance:
Any DAH course with a [HU] designation.

Theatre and Film Studies:
ENH113Writers/Directors and Current Issues 3
ENH140++Any topic Literature and Film course 3
ENH253当代全球Literature and Film 3
ENH254Literature and Film 3
ENH255Contemporary U.S. Literature and Film 3
ENH256Shakespeare on Film 3
HUM/THF205Introduction to Cinema 3
HUM/THF206Introduction to Television Arts 3
HUM/WST209Women and Films 3
HUM/THF210Contemporary Cinema 3
HUM211AAForeign Films: Classics 3
HUM216The Films and Career of Alfred Hitchcock 3
HUM213Hispanic Film 3
HUM214African-Americans in Film 3
HUM215Film Comedy 3
HUM220Film and History 3
SOC266Sociology Through Film 3

Or any COM, THP, THE, THF with a [HU] designation.

History:
Any HIS course with a [HU] designation.

Language:
SLC201Introduction to Linguistics 3
SLC202Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory 3

Or any ARB, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, GRK, HBR, HEB, ITA, JPN, LAT, NAV, PIM, POR, RUS, SPA with a [HU] designation.

Literature:
+
ENG200Reading and Writing About Literature 3
+ENG213Introduction to the Study of Language 3

Or any ENH with a [HU] designation.
RecommendENH222orENH242for students interested in pursuing a transfer in English Literature.

Music:
Any MHL with a [HU] designation.

Philosophy:
Any PHI course with a [HU] designation.

Religious Studies:
Any REL course with a [HU] designation.

Visual Arts and Design:
HUM107Humanities Through the Arts 3

Or any ARH, ART, INT, or TEC course with a [HU] designation.

Interdisciplinary and Special Topics within the Humanities:
AFR/ASB/CCS202Ethnic Relations in the United States 3
AJS123Ethics and the Administration of Justice 3
EDU/ENH291Children`s Literature 3
EDU/HUM/STO292讲故事的艺术3
EDU/ENH/STO294Multicultural Folktales 3
FON143Food and Culture 3
GST202Games, Culture, and Aesthetics 3
HCR210Clinical Health Care Ethics 3
HUM101General Humanities 3
HUM108Contemporary Humanities 3
HUM190++Honors Forum 1
HUM201Humanities: Universal Themes 3
HUM202Humanities: Universal Themes 3
HUM245Introduction to Holocaust Studies 3
HUM260Intercultural Perspectives 3
SSH111Sustainable Cities 3
STO295Traditional Storytelling Around the World 3
SWU183Introductory Ethics: A Social Service Perspective 3

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Course Area Key

Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’sofficial curriculum documentationfor additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=176492).