A.A. Degree: University Preparation, Emphasis in Humanities
ABOUT THIS EMPHASIS
The humanities include, but are not limited to, history; literature; philosophy and ethics; foreign languages and cultures; linguistics; jurisprudence or philosophy of law; archaeology; comparative religion; the history, theory, and criticism of the arts; and those aspects of the social sciences (anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, government, and economics) that use historical and interpretive rather than quantitative methods. The humanities enable us to reflect upon our lives and ask fundamental questions of value, purpose, and meaning in a rigorous and systematic way.
To earn an Associate in Arts Degree with this emphasis, the student must complete the requirements detailed in the or the University Preparation Pathway (p. 69 which include completion of the requirements below. See advisor for selection of courses.
REQUIRED COURSES - Complete 2 courses
HUMAN 105 [NP] Early Humanistic Traditions (3)
HUMAN 106 [NP] Humanities in the Modern World (3)
ELECTIVE COURSES - Complete 12 units
Please refer to www.assist.org for your chosen transfer university and specific major, and use that information to select 12 units from the following list of electives. Additional courses may be required by your transfer university. (Units for each course indicated by parentheses.)
Take one course from each of the two groups:
Group 1:
ENGL 116 [NP] Introduction to Drama (3)
ENGL 131 [NP] Introduction to World Literature to 1500 (3)
ENGL 132 [NP] Introduction to Word Literature from 1500 to Present (3)
ENGL 135 [NP] American Literature: to 1850 (3)
ENGL 136 [NP] American Literature: 1850-Present (3)
Group 2:
ENGL 137 [NP] Survey of English Literature to the 18th Century (3) OR
ENGL 138 [NP] Survey of English Literature: 18th Century-Present (3)
FREN 104 [NP] French 4 (5)
SPAN 104 [NP] Spanish 4 (5)
HIST 104 [NP] Western Civilizations (3)
HIST 105 [NP] Western Civilization (3)
COMPLETE up to two from the following humanities courses:
HUMAN 101 [NP] Introduction to the Humanities (3)
HUMAN 110 [NP] East Meets West (3)
HUMAN 130 [NP] Introduction to Western Religions (3)
HUMAN 140 [NP] Introduction to World Mythology (3)
PHILO 111 [NP] Ethics: Theory and Application (3)
PHILO 120 [NP] History of Philosophy: Ancient (3)
PSYCH 101 [NP] General Psychology (3)
Total units required in area of emphasis (18)
Consult the MJC College Catalog for the latest listing of degree and skills recognition award requirements.
To learn more contact:
Arts, Humanities & Communications Division Office
Performing and Media Arts Center 205 - East Campus
Modesto Junior College
435 College Ave
Modesto CA 95350
209.575.6081
