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.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- 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.
Advertising and Promotions Managers
$99,360 Show expanded career information for Advertising and Promotions Managers
Archivists
$55,630 Show expanded career information for Archivists
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
$78,800 Show expanded career information for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
$53,490 Show expanded career information for Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Editors
$64,940 Show expanded career information for Editors
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
$81,410 Show expanded career information for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
$104,250 Show expanded career information for Education Administrators, Postsecondary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$66,630 Show expanded career information for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$68,050 Show expanded career information for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Human Resources Managers
$122,850 Show expanded career information for Human Resources Managers
Interpreters and Translators
$37,840 Show expanded career information for Interpreters and Translators
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
$100,330 Show expanded career information for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Judicial Law Clerks
$63,860 Show expanded career information for Judicial Law Clerks
Lawyers
$126,600 Show expanded career information for Lawyers
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
$66,790 Show expanded career information for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Mental Health Counselors
$50,460 Show expanded career information for Mental Health Counselors
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
$69,470 Show expanded career information for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
$53,620 Show expanded career information for Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Social and Community Service Managers
$69,700 Show expanded career information for Social and Community Service Managers
Technical Writers
$81,600 Show expanded career information for Technical Writers
Writers and Authors
$53,620 Show expanded career information for Writers and Authors
- Fundraising Managers
- Public Relations Managers
Course Sequence by Term
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.
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Restricted Elective Course Selections:
Anthropology:
Any ASB course with a [HU] designation.
Cultural Studies:
HUM225 Introduction to Popular Culture 3
HUM235 Disability Studies 3
HUM261 Asian Ideas and Values 3
Or any AHU, AIS, CCS, ITH, NVH, SPH, or WST course with a [HU] designation.
Dance:
Any DAH course with a [HU] designation.
Theatre and Film Studies:
ENH113 Writers/Directors and Current Issues 3
ENH140++ Any topic Literature and Film course 3
ENH253 Contemporary Global Literature and Film 3
ENH254 Literature and Film 3
ENH255 Contemporary U.S. Literature and Film 3
ENH256 Shakespeare on Film 3
HUM/THF205 Introduction to Cinema 3
HUM/THF206 Introduction to Television Arts 3
HUM/WST209 Women and Films 3
HUM/THF210 Contemporary Cinema 3
HUM211AA Foreign Films: Classics 3
HUM216 The Films and Career of Alfred Hitchcock 3
HUM213 Hispanic Film 3
HUM214 African-Americans in Film 3
HUM215 Film Comedy 3
HUM220 Film and History 3
SOC266 Sociology Through Film 3
Or any COM, THP, THE, THF with a [HU] designation.
History:
Any HIS course with a [HU] designation.
Language:
SLC201 Introduction to Linguistics 3
SLC202 Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory 3
Or any ARB, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, GRK, HBR, HEB, ITA, JPN, LAT, NAV, PIM, POR, RUS, SPA with a [HU] designation.
Literature:
+ ENG200 Reading and Writing About Literature 3
+ ENG213 Introduction to the Study of Language 3
Or any ENH with a [HU] designation.
Recommend ENH222 or ENH242 for students interested in pursuing a transfer in English Literature.
Music:
Any MHL with a [HU] designation.
Philosophy:
Any PHI course with a [HU] designation.
Religious Studies:
Any REL course with a [HU] designation.
HUM107 Humanities Through the Arts 3
Or any ARH, ART, INT, or TEC course with a [HU] designation.
Interdisciplinary and Special Topics within the Humanities:
AFR/ASB/CCS202 Ethnic Relations in the United States 3
AJS123 Ethics and the Administration of Justice 3
EDU/ENH291 Children`s Literature 3
EDU/HUM/STO292 The Art of Storytelling 3
EDU/ENH/STO294 Multicultural Folktales 3
FON143 Food and Culture 3
GST202 Games, Culture, and Aesthetics 3
HCR210 Clinical Health Care Ethics 3
HUM101 General Humanities 3
HUM108 Contemporary Humanities 3
HUM190++ Honors Forum 1
HUM201 Humanities: Universal Themes 3
HUM202 Humanities: Universal Themes 3
HUM245 Introduction to Holocaust Studies 3
HUM260 Intercultural Perspectives 3
SSH111 Sustainable Cities 3
STO295 Traditional Storytelling Around the World 3
SWU183 Introductory Ethics: A Social Service Perspective 3
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- 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=190026).
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.