Liberal Arts & Sciences: Humanities

Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities

Build a strong foundation in reading, writing, critical thinking, and the arts.

If you’re planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, the Associate in Arts (AA) in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities is an ideal first step. This flexible, transfer-friendly humanities degree prepares you for upper-division study in a wide range of academic and professional fields.

Whether you have a clear goal or are still exploring your interests, this associate degree in humanities offers the freedom to discover your path. With this strong foundation, you’ll be able to gain direct entry into a bachelor’s degree program as a third-year student.

The Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication and Emergent Media (TCEM) builds on the humanities associate degree to offer hands-on, career-focused education in writing, media, and technology. This in-demand technical communication degree prepares students to craft, manage, and deliver specialized information to a wide range of audiences across industries.

Program Highlights

The Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities program helps students:

• Strengthen skills in reading, writing, communication, and critical thinking
• Explore philosophy, literature, history, and the fine arts
• Develop an appreciation for culture, creativity, and the ideas that have shaped the world
• Prepare for transfer into a wide variety of bachelor’s degree programs

This program also supports undecided students by offering broad exposure to humanities disciplines, helping you find the field that inspires you.

Why Choose a Humanities Associate Degree?

Colleges, universities, and even large corporations are placing renewed value on the soft skills developed through a liberal arts education—skills like creativity, communication, empathy, and adaptability.

With an associate degree in liberal arts and sciences, you’ll be well-prepared to pursue further education and lifelong learning, while gaining a deeper understanding of the world and your place in it.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

With your humanities degree, you will be able to:

• Create written communication appropriate for audience and purpose and which meets standards of style, clarity and grammatical correctness as described in the Writing Rubric. (W)
• Create oral communication appropriate for audience and purpose and which meets standards of presentation as described in the Effective Speaking Rubric. (O)
• Develop and recognize well-reasoned arguments in both written and oral formats as described in the Critical Thinking Rubric. (CT)
• Locate and evaluate scholarly articles and other research materials and synthesize these materials in research-based prose. (IL, TC)
• Analyze individual and collective values and ethical positions in contemporary and historical contexts.
• Evaluate issues of justice and power in context of changing societies.

One Degree—Many Career Paths

The Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities associate degree is more than just a stepping stone—it's a launchpad for your future. Gain versatile skills, explore your passions, and prepare for whatever comes next.

With a humanities degree, you can pursue careers in:

• Teaching
• Technical Writing and Editing
• Publishing and Journalism
• Museum and Library fields
• Non-profit and Government roles