Associate Degree in Humanities
Alameda, USA
Associate Degree
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
USD 13,410
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Associate Degree in Humanities at College of Alameda covers performing and visual arts, literature, media, popular culture, mythology, folklore, architecture, philosophy, and religion. Courses ask you to analyze works in historical, cultural, and theoretical contexts, building critical thinking, communication, cultural competence, and community engagement. This interdisciplinary liberal arts program supports transfer to four-year universities, career preparation, and flexible schedules with small classes and faculty members.
Career Outcomes: An AA in Humanities can lead to roles in education, arts, media, nonprofits, social services, tourism, law, and healthcare; career opportunities include teaching, cultural programming, writing, museum work, advocacy, and coordination.
Humanities is an interdisciplinary field that involves the study of artistic, intellectual, and moral achievement. Humanities encourage students to examine both established and emerging expressions of human creativity and thought so that they become more engaged in their own lives and the world.
What you will learn
Our courses will acquaint you with performing and visual arts, literature, media, popular culture, mythology, folklore, architecture, philosophy, and religion. Classes present their materials critically, situating works within their historical, cultural, and theoretical contexts
Recommended Course Sequence
Humanities 1 offers a useful introduction to the discipline, but it’s not a prerequisite for any CoA Humanities courses. Feel free to take HUM courses in any order. Majoring in Humanities?
Here’s the plan:
- Take: HUMAN 1 Introduction to Humanities
Select two courses (6 units) from the following:
- ASAME 45A Asian-American History to 1945 -- (3)
- ASAME 45B Asian-American History: 1945-Present -- (3)
- HUMAN 2 Human Values -- (3)
- HUMAN 3 Future Studies -- (3)
- HUMAN 13A Myth, Symbol, and Folklore -- (3)
- HUMAN 13B Myth, Symbol, and Folklore -- (3)
- HUMAN 40 Religions of the World -- (3)
- HUMAN 51A* Latin-American Folklore (3) or M/LAT 2A* Latin-American Folklore -- (3)
- HUMAN 51B* Latin-American Folklore (3) or M/LAT 2B* Latin-American Folklore -- (3)
- HUMAN 51C* Latin-American Folklore (3) or M/LAT 2C* Latin-American Folklore -- (3)
Select one course (3 units) from the following:
- ART 1 Introduction to Art History -- (3)
- MUSIC 10 Music Appreciation -- (3)
- MUSIC 12A Introduction to Music Literature: Birth of Christ to 1827 -- (3)
- MUSIC 12B Introduction to Music Literature: Romantic Period to Present -- (3)
Select one course (3 units) from the following:
- MATH 15 Math for Liberal Arts Students -- (3)
- PHIL 1 Introduction to Philosophy -- (3)
- PHIL 2 Social and Political Philosophy -- (3)
- PHIL 4 Philosophy of Religion -- (3)
- PHIL 5 Ethical Problems -- (3)
- PHIL 10 Logic -- (3)
- PHIL 20A History of Philosophy -- (3)
- PHIL 20B History of Philosophy -- (3)
Select one course (3 units) from the following:
- ENGL 30A Introduction to American Literature -- (3)
- ENGL 30B Introduction to American Literature -- (3)
- ENGL 36 Women in Literature -- (3)
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Increase critical understanding of the aesthetics of human-made environments.
- Analyze selected works of creative expression in relation to various historical and cultural contexts.
- Synthesize elements from a wide range of disciplines to appreciate and evaluate artworks, ideas, and performances from around the world.
Scholarships provide students with opportunities to attend college, advance their knowledge and skills for career readiness and help them prepare for both academic opportunities and financial challenges after transfer. This website provides information and resources to assist students in how to begin their search for scholarship opportunities. Note that requirements and deadlines vary among every scholarship.
College of Alameda Promise
The College of Alameda (COA) Promise is a pathway for Alameda high school graduates to access a quality college education. Eligible students will receive a year of college without fees.
Peralta Foundation Scholarships
Each semester, the Peralta Colleges Foundation is committed to providing students with access to post-secondary education and persistence services so they can complete college prepared for a successful career. The Peralta Promise enables qualifying students to attend their first semester at one of the Peralta Colleges – Laney College, Merritt College, College of Alameda, or Berkeley City College – for free!
External Scholarships
Here is a list of general scholarships that are available for community college students. Not every scholarship has a citizenship requirement. Review the following scholarships for your eligibility.
What can I do with a degree in Humanities (HUMAN)
Humanities will prepare you to transfer to any discipline of your choice at a college or university and help you learn valuable life skills such as creative thinking, cultural competence, social activism, community building, and conflict resolution. An AA degree in the Humanities can be applied to a range of careers in education, the arts, the sciences, business, medicine, nursing, law, psychology, sociology, anthropology, theology, social work, tourism, and grassroots and nonprofit organizations.