Liberal Arts

Associate in Arts Kinesiology · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Description

The AA in Liberal Arts is a program for students seeking a broad-based degree that can serve as an educational foundation for a wide variety of careers and transfer majors. Students pursuing an AA in Liberal Arts may complete either the Chabot College Associate in Arts General Education course requirements, or the California Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) as well as 18 units of courses within one of the following four broad disciplinary options, for a total 60 degree-applicable units. With careful course planning, this degree offers students a foundation, as well as the flexibility, to align with many transfer pathways.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. develop effective writing and speaking skills;
  2. apply logic, reasoning, and problem solving
  3. demonstrate creativity and innovation.
CourseTitleUnits
ARCH 14California Architecture and Urban Design (Active)3
ART 2AIntroduction to Drawing (Active)3
ART 2BDrawing and Composition (Active)3
ART 3AFigure and Composition I (Active)3
ART 3BFigure and Composition II (Active)3
ART 3CFigure and Composition III (Active)3
ART 3DFigure and Composition IV (Active)3
ART 7AIntroduction to Watercolor Painting (Active)3
ART 7BIntermediate Watercolor Painting (Active)3
ART 7CAdvanced Watercolor Painting I (Active)3
ART 7DAdvanced Watercolor Painting II (Active)3
ART 12ABeginning Oil Painting (Active)3
ART 12BIntermediate Oil Painting (Active)3
ART 12CAdvanced Oil Painting I (Active)3
ART 12DAdvanced Oil Painting II (Active)3
ART 13AAcrylic Painting - Beginning I (Active)3
ART 13BAcrylic Painting - Beginning II (Active)3
ART 13CAcrylic Painting - Advanced I (Active)3
ART 13DAcrylic Painting - Advanced II (Active)3
ART 16AIntroduction to Ceramics I (Active)3
ART 16BIntroduction to Ceramics II (Active)3
ART 16CIntroduction to Ceramics III (Active)3
ART 16DCeramics - Intermediate (Active)3
ART 17ABeginning Sculpture 1 (Active)3
ART 17BBeginning Sculpture 2 (Active)3
ART 18AWood and Stone Sculpture I (Active)3
ART 20All Media Sculpture (Active)3
ART 22Metal Sculpture - Lost Wax Bronze Casting (Active)3
ART 232-D Foundations (Active)3
ART 243-D Foundations (Active)3
ART 25Color Theory (Active)3
ARTH 1Introduction to Art (Active)3
ARTH 3Film History and Appreciation (Active)3
ARTH C1100Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era (Active)3
ARTH C1200Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary (Active)3
ARTH 6Art History - Twentieth- and Twenty-First Century Art (Active)3
ARTH 7Multicultural History of American Art (Active)3
ARTH 8Art History - A Global Perspective (Active)3
ARTH 20History of Photography (Active)3
DIGM 1Introduction to Digital Art (Active)3
DIGM 2Introduction to Graphic Design (Active)3
DIGM 6APhotoshop (Active)3
DIGM 10AIntroduction to Animation (Active)3
ENGL 11AIntroduction to Creative Writing (Active)3
ENGL 11BIntermediate Creative Writing (Active)3
ENGL 12ABeginning Fiction Writing (Active)3
ENGL 12BIntermediate Fiction Writing (Active)3
ENGL 13ABeginning Craft of Writing - Poetry (Active)3
ENGL 13BIntermediate Craft of Writing - Poetry (Active)3
ENGL 20Studies in Shakespeare (Active)3
ENGL 21The Evolution of the Black Writer (Active)3
ENGL 22Mexican American/Latinx Literature of the U.S. (Active)3
ENGL 25Asian-American Literature (Active)3
ENGL 31Introduction to Queer Literature (Active)3
ENGL 32U.S. Women's Literature (Active)3
ENGL 35Modern and Contemporary U.S. Literature (Active)3
ENGL 41World Literature (17th Century to the Present) (Active)3
ENGL 45Studies in Fiction (Active)3
ENGL 48The Literature of the Holocaust (Active)3
ES 5Critiquing Race and Gender in Popular Culture (Active)3
FILM 14Introduction to Cinematic Arts (Active)3
FILM 15Introduction to Digital Filmmaking (Active)3
FILM 16Documentary Filmmaking (Active)3
HIS 1History of Western Civilization to 1600 (Active)3
HIS 2History of Western Civilization Since 1600 (Active)3
HIS 3World History: Beginnings to 1500 (Active)3
HIS 4World History: 1500 to the Present (Active)3
HUMN 60Creativity and the Community (Active)3
HUMN 65The American Style (Active)3
HUMN 68World Mythology (Active)3
KINE 4Introduction to Sports Management (Active)3
MUSA 20AGuitar I (Active)1
MUSA 20BGuitar II (Active)1
MUSA 21APiano I (Active)1
MUSA 21BPiano II (Active)1
MUSA 22AJazz Piano and Musicianship I (Active)1
MUSA 22BJazz Piano and Musicianship II (Active)1
MUSA 23AVoice I (Active)1
MUSA 23BVoice II (Active)1
MUSA 40Applied Lessons (Active)1
MUSL 1Introduction to Music (Active)3
MUSL 2AHarmony and Musicianship I (Active)4
MUSL 2BHarmony and Musicianship II (Active)4
MUSL 2CHarmony and Musicianship III (Active)4
MUSL 2DHarmony and Musicianship IV (Active)4
MUSL 3World Music (Active)3
MUSL 4History of Jazz Music (Active)3
MUSL 6Basic Music Skills (Active)3
MUSL 8History of Rock and Roll and Popular Music (Active)3
MUSP 12Wind Ensemble (Active)1
MUSP 13Wind Symphony (Active)1
MUSP 15Jazz Ensemble (Active)1
MUSP 16Jazz Orchestra (Active)1
MUSP 18Percussion Ensemble (Active)1
MUSP 41Chamber Winds (Active)1
MUSP 44Concert Choir (Active)1
MUSP 45Chamber Choir (Active)1
MUSP 47College Productions-Music (Active)1
PHIL 50Introduction to Philosophy (Active)3
PHIL 60Ethics (Active)3
PHIL 65Introduction to Philosophy: Theory of Knowledge (Active)3
PHIL 70Social and Political Philosophy (Active)3
PHOT 20History of Photography (Active)3
PHOT 1ADigital Photography I (Active)3
PHOT 2ABlack and White Darkroom Photography (Active)3
PHOT 3AIntroduction to Studio Lighting (Active)3
PHOT 4AColor Theory for Photographers (Active)3
PHOT 6APhotoshop (Active)3
RELS 50Religions of the World (Active)3
RELS 65Religions of Asia (Active)3
THTR 1Introduction to Acting (Active)3
THTR 2AIntermediate Acting (Active)3
THTR 2BAdvanced Acting (Active)3
THTR 3Improvisation for the Theater (Active)3
THTR 4AIntroduction to Acting on Camera (Active)3
THTR 4BAdvanced Acting on Camera (Active)3
THTR 5AIntroduction to Theater for Young Audiences (Active)3
THTR 5BIntermediate Theater for Young Audiences (Active)3
THTR 6AMovement for the Actor (Active)3
THTR 6BAdvanced Movement for the Actor (Active)3
THTR 7Voice for the Actor (Active)3
THTR 8AAudition Technique and the Business of Acting (Active)3
THTR 8BAdvanced Audition Technique and the Business of Acting (Active)3
THTR 10Introduction to Theater Arts (Active)3
THTR 14American Cultures in Theater (Active)3
THTR 15AIntroduction to Directing for Theater (Active)3
THTR 17Script Analysis (Active)3
THTR 21Introduction to Design for the Theater (Active)3
THTR 22Theater Design: Costume and Makeup (Active)3
THTR 23Introduction to Lighting Design for Theater (Active)3
THTR 46Stagecraft (Active)3
THTR 47AMainstage Production: Acting 1 (Active)3
THTR 47BMainstage Production: Acting 2 (Active)3
THTR 47CMainstage Production: Acting 3 (Active)3
THTR 47DMainstage Production: Acting 4 (Active)3
THTR 48AMainstage Production: Technical Theater Introduction (Active)3
THTR 48BMainstage Production: Technical Theater Beginning (Active)1-6
THTR 48CMainstage Production: Technical Theater Intermediate (Active)1-6
THTR 48DMainstage Production: Technical Theater Advanced (Active)1-6
BUS 14Business Communications (Active)3
CHIN 1ABeginning Chinese (Active)5
CHIN 1BElementary Chinese (Active)5
CHIN 2AIntermediate Chinese (Active)4
CHIN 2BAdvanced Chinese (Active)4
COMM C1000Introduction to Public Speaking (Active)3
COMM 2Oral Interpretation of Literature (Active)3
COMM 3Group Communication (Active)3
COMM 6Introduction to Performance Studies (Active)3
COMM 10Interpersonal Communication (Active)3
COMM 11Intercultural Communication (Active)3
COMM 12Gender, Sexual Identity, and Communication (Active)3
COMM 20Persuasion and Communication (Active)3
COMM 46Argumentation and Debate (Active)3
COMM 50Introduction to Communication Studies (Active)3
ENGL C1003Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature (Active)4
ENGL C1001Critical Thinking and Writing (Active)4
ENGL 11AIntroduction to Creative Writing (Active)3
ENGL 11BIntermediate Creative Writing (Active)3
ENGL 12ABeginning Fiction Writing (Active)3
ENGL 12BIntermediate Fiction Writing (Active)3
ENGL 13ABeginning Craft of Writing - Poetry (Active)3
ENGL 13BIntermediate Craft of Writing - Poetry (Active)3
FRNC 1ABeginning French (Active)5
FRNC 1BElementary French (Active)5
FRNC 2AIntermediate French (Active)4
FRNC 2BAdvanced French (Active)4
HIS 5Critical Thinking in History (Historical)3
JAPN 1ABeginning Japanese (Active)5
JAPN 1BElementary Japanese (Active)5
JAPN 2AIntermediate Japanese (Active)4
JAPN 2BAdvanced Japanese (Active)4
MCOM 20Introduction to Journalism Reporting and News Writing (Active)3
MCOM 42Writing for Broadcasting (Active)3
MCOM 21Newspaper Production I (Active)3
PHIL 55Symbolic Logic (Active)3
PSCN 4Multiethnic/Cultural Communication (Active)3
SL 64Beginning Sign Language (Active)3
SL 65Intermediate Sign Language (Active)3
SL 66Advanced Sign Language (Active)3
SL 67Advanced II American Sign Language (Active)3
SPA 1ABeginning Spanish (Active)5
SPA 1BElementary Spanish 1 (Active)5
SPA 2AIntermediate Spanish (Active)4
SPA 2BAdvanced Spanish (Active)4
ADMJ 45Law and Democracy (Active)3
ADMJ 50Introduction to the Administration of Justice (Active)3
ADMJ 60Criminal Law (Active)3
ADMJ 70Community Relations (Active)3
ANTH 1Biological/Physical Anthropology (Active)3
ANTH 2Introduction to Archaeology (Active)3
ANTH 3Social and Cultural Anthropology (Active)3
ANTH 4Language and Culture (Active)3
ANTH 5Cultures of the U.S. in Global Perspective (Active)3
ANTH 12Magic, Religion, Witchcraft and Healing (Active)3
APHC 9702Introduction to Public Health (Active)3
APHC 9710Introduction to Psychology-Counseling in a Multicultural Environment (Active)3
APHC 9712Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (Active)3
BIOS 18Introduction to Public Health (Active)3
BUS 10Business Law (Active)4
BUS 12Introduction to Business (Active)3
BUS 20Law and Society (Active)3
BUS 36Introduction to Marketing (Active)3
COMM 11Intercultural Communication (Active)3
COMM 12Gender, Sexual Identity, and Communication (Active)3
COMM 50Introduction to Communication Studies (Active)3
ECD 52Childhood and Adolescence (Active)3
ECD 56Child Growth and Development (Active)3
ECD 62Child, Family and Community (Active)3
ECD 67Infant and Toddler Development and Caregiving (Active)3
ECON C2001Principles of Microeconomics (Active)3
ECON C2002Principles of Macroeconomics (Active)3
ECN 10General Economics (Active)3
ENST 1Introduction to Environmental Studies (Active)3
ENTR 5The Entrepreneurial Mindset (Active)3
ES 1Introduction to Ethnic Studies (Active)3
ES 4Intro to Latinx Studies (Active)3
ES 5Critiquing Race and Gender in Popular Culture (Active)3
ES 6Introduction to Pacific Islands and Oceania Studies (Active)3
ES 7Women of Color in the United States: Introduction to Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (Active)3
ES 11Solidarity in Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities (return) (Draft)3
ES 12Chicanx and Latinx Expressive Cultures and Resistance (Active)3
ES 13Pacific Islander Expressive Cultures (Active)3
ES 14Filipinx American Experiences: Identity, Empowerment, Community (Active)3
ES 25American Indian History and Culture (Active)3
ES 42Asian American History: 18th Century to 1945 (Active)3
ES 43Asian American History: Early 20th Century - 21st Century (Active)3
ES 52United States History from a Chicano Perspective I (Active)3
ES 53United States History from a Chicano Perspective II (Active)3
ES 62The African-American Experience in U.S. History Through the Civil War (Active)3
ES 63The African American Experience in U.S. History From Reconstruction (Active)3
GEO 2Cultural Geography (Active)3
GEO 3Economic Geography (Active)3
GEO 5World Regional Geography (Active)3
GEO 10Global Environmental Solutions (Active)3
GEO 12Geography of California (Active)3
GEO 20Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (Active)3
HLTH 8Human Sexuality (Active)3
HLTH 18Introduction to Public Health (Active)3
HIS 1History of Western Civilization to 1600 (Active)3
HIS 2History of Western Civilization Since 1600 (Active)3
HIS 3World History: Beginnings to 1500 (Active)3
HIS 4World History: 1500 to the Present (Active)3
HIST C1001United States History to 1877 (Active)3
HIST C1002United States History since 1865 (Active)3
HIS 12History of California (Active)3
HIS 25American Indian History and Culture (Active)3
HIS 32Colonial Latin America (Active)3
HIS 33Modern Latin America (Active)3
HIS 42Asian American History: 18th Century to 1945 (Active)3
HIS 43Asian American History: Early 20th Century - 21st Century (Active)3
HIS 48U. S. Women's History Through Reconstruction (Active)3
HIS 49U.S. Women's History Post-Reconstruction (Active)3
HIS 52United States History from a Chicano Perspective I (Active)3
HIS 53United States History from a Chicano Perspective II (Active)3
HIS 62The African-American Experience in U.S. History Through the Civil War (Active)3
HIS 63The African American Experience in U.S. History From Reconstruction (Active)3
KINE 4Introduction to Sports Management (Active)3
KINE 8Introduction to Sport in Contemporary Society (Active)3
KINE 70History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity (Active)3
MCOM 40Introduction to Broadcasting (Active)3
MCOM 41Introduction to Mass Communications (Active)3
POLS C1000American Government and Politics (Active)3
POSC 12Introduction to California State and Local Government (Active)3
POSC 20Comparative Politics (Active)3
POSC 25Introduction to Political Theory (Active)3
POSC 30International Relations (Active)3
POSC 35Politics of Race and Gender: History, Governance, and Public Policy (Active)3
PSYC C1000Introduction to Psychology (Active)3
PSY 2Introduction to Psychological Methodology (Active)3
PSY 3Social Psychology (Active)3
PSY 4Brain, Mind and Behavior (Active)3
PSY 6Abnormal Psychology (Active)3
PSY 7Introduction to Counseling Theory and Skills (Active)3
PSY 8Human Sexuality (Active)3
PSY 12Lifespan Psychology (Active)3
PSY 33Psychology of Personal and Social Adjustment (Active)3
PSY 25Happiness, Health, and Wellness Psychology (Active)3
PSY 45Psychology of Creativity and Innovation (Active)3
PSCN 1Introduction to Psychology-Counseling in a Multicultural Environment (Active)3
PSCN 3Drugs, Health and Society (Active)3
PSCN 4Multiethnic/Cultural Communication (Active)3
PSCN 5Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (Active)3
PSCN 13Multicultural Issues in Contemporary America (Active)3
SOCI 1Principles of Sociology (Active)3
SOCI 2Social Problems (Active)3
SOCI 3Introduction to Race and Ethnicity (Active)3
SOCI 4Marriage and Family Relations (Active)3
SOCI 5Introduction to Social Research Methods (Active)3
SOCI 6Introduction to Gender (Active)3
SOCI 7Women of Color in the United States: Introduction to Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (Active)3
SOCI 8Human Sexuality (Active)3
SOCI 10Asian Americans in U.S. Society (Active)3
SOCI 20Environment, Society, and Justice (Active)3
SOCI 22Sociology of Globalization (Active)3
BIOS 1Introduction to the Science of Biology (Active)4
BIOS 5Human Heredity and Evolution (Active)3
BIOS 18Introduction to Public Health (Active)3
BIOS 41Fundamentals of Biology for Health Sciences (Active)4
BIOS 42General Human Anatomy (Active)5
BIOS 43Human Physiology (Active)5
BIOS 44Microbiology (Active)5
CHEM 10Introduction to Chemistry (Active)4
CHEM 30AIntroductory and Applied Chemistry I (Active)4
CHEM 30BIntroductory and Applied Chemistry II (Active)4
CHEM 31Introduction to College Chemistry (Active)4
EMS 1Emergency Medical Responder (Historical)3
HLTH 1Introduction to Personal Health (Active)3
HLTH 4Women and Health (Active)3
HLTH 8Human Sexuality (Active)3
HLTH 18Introduction to Public Health (Active)3
HLTH 60Responding to Emergencies (Active)1
KINE 1Introduction to Kinesiology & Physical Education (Active)3
KINE 2Introduction to Athletic Training (Active)4
KINE 3Introduction to Principles of Coaching Sports: Beyond the Basics (Active)3
KINE 3BBIntroduction to the Principles of Coaching Baseball (Active)2
KINE 3BKIntroduction to the Principles of Coaching Basketball (Active)2
KINE 3FTIntroduction to Coaching Football (Active)2
KINE 3SFIntroduction to Coaching Softball (Active)2
KINE 3SOIntroduction to Coaching Soccer (Active)2
KINE 3TKIntroduction to Coaching Track and Field (Active)2
KINE 4Introduction to Sports Management (Active)3
KINE 5Introduction to the Components of Physical Fitness - the Human Body (Active)3
KINE 6Applied Sport Psychology (Active)3
KINE 8Introduction to Sport in Contemporary Society (Active)3
KINE 10Nutrition for Fitness and Fat Loss (Active)3
KINE 11Nutrition For Sports And Human Performance (Active)3
KINE 12BBIntroduction to Baseball Officiating (Active)2
KINE 12BKIntroduction to Basketball Officiating (Active)2
KINE 12FTIntroduction to Football Officiating (Active)2
KINE 12TKIntroduction to Track & Field Officiating (Active)2
KINE 14Introduction to Health and Fitness For Your Disability (Active)3
KINE 15Introduction to Personal Fitness Training (Active)3
KINE 16Theory & Technique of Offensive Football (Active)2
KINE 17Theory & Technique of Defensive Football (Active)2
KINE 23Techniques of Strength Training Instruction (Active)3
KINE 70History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity (Active)3
KINE BBDTTheory and Technique of Defensive Baseball (Active)2
KINE BBOTTheory and Technique of Offensive Baseball (Active)2
KINE CSACollege Success for Athletes (Active)1
KINE PDBBPrinciples of Defensive Baseball (Active)2
KINE POBBPrinciples of Offensive Baseball (Active)2
NUTR 1Introduction to Nutrition Science (Active)3
NUTR 4Mother and Childhood Nutrition (Active)3
NUTR 6Nutrition for Healthy Living (Active)3
NUTR 10Weight Management for Healthy Aging (Active)3
NUTR 11Sports Nutrition (Active)3
PHYS 11Descriptive Physics (Active)4
PSCN 3Drugs, Health and Society (Active)3
PSCN 5Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (Active)3
PSCN 10Career and Educational Planning (Active)2
PSCN 11Interpersonal Relationships (Active)2
PSCN 12Self-Esteem For Success (Active)2
PSCN 20The College Experience (Active)2
PSCN 30Life Transitions (Active)3
PSCN 21Strategies for College Success (Active)1
PSCN 22College Success Series (Active)0.5-1.5
PSCN 23Creating Success in College and Life (Active)3
PSYC C1000Introduction to Psychology (Active)3
PSY 8Human Sexuality (Active)3
PSY 12Lifespan Psychology (Active)3
PSY 25Happiness, Health, and Wellness Psychology (Active)3
SOCI 1Principles of Sociology (Active)3
SOCI 8Human Sexuality (Active)3
PEAC AQDWAqua Aerobics - Deep Water 2 (Historical)0.5-2
PEAC SMLPLap Swimming for Cardiovascular Conditioning (Active)0.5-2
PEAC AQA1Aqua Aerobics (Active)0.5-2
PEAC BTC1Beginning Boot Camp (Active)0.5-2
PEAC DWA1Aqua Aerobics - Deep Water 1 (Historical)0.5-2
PEAC FUN1Core Conditioning for Abs, Hips and Thighs (Active)0.5-2
PEAC HTA1Guts and Butts Workout (Active)0.5-2
PEAC LSF1Introductory Lap Swimming for Cardiovascular Fitness (Active)0.5-2
PEAC PIL1Introduction to Pilates (Active)0.5-2
PEAC SWM1Beginning Swimming (Active)0.5-2
PEAC WEI1Introduction to Weight Training (Active)0.5-2
PEAC WLK1Walking for Fitness (Active)0.5-2
PEAC WOW1Women's Weight Training 1 (Active)0.5-2
PEAC YOG1Introduction to Yoga (Active)0.5-2
PEAC ARH1Archery 1 (Active)0.5-2
PEAC BAD1Introduction to Badminton (Active)0.5-2
PEAC BSK1Introduction to Basketball (Active)0.5-2
PEAC DIS1Introduction to Disc Sports (Active)0.5-2
PEAC FTS1Futsal (Active)0.5-2
PEAC JUD1Beginning Judo (Active)0.5-2
PEAC SOC1Introduction to Soccer (Active)0.5-2
PEAC TEN1Introduction to Tennis (Active)0.5-2
PEAC TKD1Tae Kwon Do (Active)0.5-2
PEAC WAP1Introduction to Water Polo (Active)0.5-2
ATHL FT1Intercollegiate Football (Active)3
ATHL SW2Intercollegiate Women's Soccer (Active)3
ATHL SM3Men's Intercollegiate Soccer (Active)3
ATHL WR5Intercollegiate Wrestling (Active)3
ATHL WCC6Women's Intercollegiate Cross Country (Active)3
ATHL MCC7Men's Intercollegiate Cross Country (Active)3
ATHL WB10Intercollegiate Women's Basketball (Active)1.5
ATHL MB11Men's Intercollegiate Basketball (Active)1.5
ATHL SB12Women's Intercollegiate Softball (Active)3
ATHL BB13Men's Intercollegiate Baseball (Active)3
ATHL WS14Women’s Intercollegiate Swimming & Diving (Active)3
ATHL MS15Men’s Intercollegiate Swimming & Diving (Active)3
ATHL TK16Women's Intercollegiate Track & Field (Active)3
ATHL TK17Men's Intercollegiate Track & Field (Active)3
ATHL WT18Women's Intercollegiate Tennis (Active)3
ATHL MT19Men's Intercollegiate Tennis (Active)3
ATHL MG21Men's Intercollegiate Golf (Historical)3
Total60

Other Information

Discipline: Social Sciences, Humanities & Education

Program Control Number: 18675

TOP Code: 490100 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General

CIP Code: 24.0101 - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

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