Humanities - Associate of Arts (Major Code - HUM)

The Humanities Associate of Arts degree prepares students for transfer to a university program in the humanities. It comprises a study of history, art, philosophy, music, literature, and film, all in a cultural context. To ensure seamless transfer, students must develop their specific program of study in close coordination with a Cochise College advisor.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of, analyze, and articulate the fundamentals of art, architecture, history, philosophy, music, literature, and film from ancient times to the present.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of and articulate the value of the humanities in a cultural context.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (AGEC-A) 35 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3

ENG 102English Composition**

3

Mathematics 3-5 credits

MAT 142College Mathematics**

3

or higher (3-5 credits)

Laboratory Sciences 8 credits

Arts 3 credits

Humanities 3 credits

Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credits

General Education Electives 4-6 credits

General education electives must be chosen from the general education list. See www.cochise.edu/AGEC.

Six credits of arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, or general education electives must be chosen from the current listing of intensive writing courses. See www.cochise.edu/AGEC.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT 16 CREDITS

Non-English language fourth-semester proficiency.

University non-English language requirements vary. Check with an advisor.

CORE CURRICULUM 6 CREDITS

HUM 205Cultural Studies through the Humanities I**

3

HUM 206Cultural Studies through the Humanities II**

3

ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)

Elective courses must be transferable to the university or universities to which the student plans to transfer. See www.aztransfer.com. The Humanities Department recommends ART 107, ART 108, ENG 220, ENG 221, ENG 228, HIS 243, HIS 244HUM 101, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 200, and HUM 210.

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS