8143 - Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Humanities

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Degree and Cert Programs (SCC05)AA - Associate in Arts

Program Overview Program Learning Outcomes Program Requirements

Academic Plan Code

8143

Effective Term

Fall

Effective Year

2026

Offered At

CGC, EMC, GCC, GWC, MCC, PCC, PVC, RSC, SCC, SMC

Award Type

AA - Associate in Arts

Field of Interest

Culture and Society

Minimum Total Program Credits/Hours

Maximum Total Program Credits/Hours

GPA

2.00

CIP Code

24.0103

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

Upon completion of a bachelor's degree, students may pursue a career as: 11-2011.00 Advertising and Promotions Managers 11-2032.00 Public Relations Managers 11-2033.00 Fundraising Managers 11-3121.00 Human Resources Managers 11-9151.00 Social and Community Service Managers 13-1161.00 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 21-2021.00 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 27-3041.00 Editors 27-3042.00 Technical Writers 27-3043.00 Writers and Authors 27-3043.05 Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as: 11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary 11-9033.00 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 21-1014.00 Mental Health Counselors 23-1011.00 Lawyers 23-1012.00 Judicial Law Clerks 23-1023.00 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 25-1123.00 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1062.00 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1124.00 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1126.00 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 25-4011.00 Archivists 27-3091.00 Interpreters and Translators 29-1229.05 Preventive Medicine Physicians

Program Description

The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Humanities 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 may pursue 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.

Program Notes

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

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date

6/23/2026

Disclaimer

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.