Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Humanities
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.
Details
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
This emphasis is intended to align with the degree requirements for the following transfer partners:
ASU (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts) General Studies, BA
ASU (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Interdisciplinary Studies, BA
ASU (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), International Letters and Cultures, BA
Refer to the MCCCD University Transfer Partner website for more information: ASU .
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
- Interpret the artifacts of human experiences from an interdisciplinary perspective informed by humanities disciplines.
- Compare artifacts of thought from a variety of perspectives in order to understand commonality and meaningful diversity in the human experience.
- Develop the habits of mind fostered by engagement with the humanities such as intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and an openness to diverse perspectives.
- Identify individual, social, global, and environmental responsibility through engagement with the humanities disciplines.
- Explain the relevance of the humanities to one`s personal and professional development.
- Utilize cultural resources to support lifelong learning and engagement with the community.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
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 Arizona-based 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.
There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:
- Fundraising Managers
- Public Relations Managers
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to 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.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Awareness Areas |
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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HUM107 or HUM108 |
Humanities Through the Arts or Contemporary Humanities | HU or H, HU | 3 | ||
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
MAT14+ | College Mathematics | 3–6 | |||
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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HUM250 | Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Early Civilizations to the Renaissance | H, HU, L | 3 | ||
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | |||
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | L | 3 | ||
Elective | General Elective | 0–3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Elective | General Elective | 0–3 | |||
HUM251 | Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Renaissance to the Contemporary World | H, HU, L | 3 | ||
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | |||
SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | |||
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | ||
SQ or SG |
Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | SQ or SG | |||
Elective | General Elective |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Awareness Areas |
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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HUM107 or HUM108 |
Humanities Through the Arts or Contemporary Humanities | HU or H, HU | 3 | ||
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
MAT14+ | College Mathematics | 3–6 | |||
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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HUM250 | Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Early Civilizations to the Renaissance | H, HU, L | 3 | ||
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | |||
ENG102 | First-Year Composition | FYC | 3 | ||
ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | L | 3 | ||
Elective | General Elective | 0–3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Elective | General Elective | 0–3 | |||
HUM251 | Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Renaissance to the Contemporary World | H, HU, L | 3 | ||
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | |||
SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | |||
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | ||
SQ or SG |
Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | SQ or SG | |||
Elective | General Elective | 0–3 |
General Electives
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor.
Students may be required to complete a language course at the elementary or intermediate level or demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. Refer to the MCCCD University Transfer Partner website for more information about your transfer-specific world language requirement.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
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.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=16456310).
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, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
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