Humanities
Associate of Arts (AA) Humanities · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Humanities AA degree is a program designed to offer students a broad introduction to the history and analysis of art forms, styles, and movements, as well as introducing them to important themes and aspects of human creativity seen in material culture, belief systems, and major ideas throughout time. Humanities courses prepare those interested in majoring in fields such as Liberal Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Cultural Studies, English, Art History, Film, Classical Studies, Philosophy, or Humanities.
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Interpret and analyze culture and art by applying theoretical methods used in the humanities.
- Discuss major themes expressed in art, culture, and belief systems as seen throughout global history.
- Demonstrate their own appreciation for the value of art, ideas, and culture through discussion and writing.
- Formally evaluate a variety of art forms using the elements and principles corresponding to each medium.
Humanities (AA): Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (9 Units) | ||
| HUMN 3 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
| HUMN 28 | World Mythology | 3 |
| PHIL 1 | God, Nature, Human Nature | 3 |
| List A: Select One (3 Units) | ||
| ENG 32 | U.S. Women's Literature | 3 |
| ENG 41 | Modern World Literature | 3 |
| ENG 42 | Literature of the African Diaspora in America | 3 |
| ENG 45 | Studies in Fiction | 3 |
| HIST 32 | U.S. Women's History | 3 |
| HUMN 6 | Nature and Culture | 3 |
| HUMN 10 | American Arts and Ideas | 3 |
| PHIL 2 | Ethics | 3 |
| RELS 1 | Religions of the World | 3 |
| WMST 2 | Global Perspective of Women | 3 |
| List B: Select One (3 Units) | ||
| FLMS 2 | Introduction to Film Studies | 3 |
| HUMN 4 | Global Cinemas | 3 |
| MUS 3 | World Music | 3 |
| PHTO 67 | History of Photography | 3 |
| THEA 4 | Modern American Theater | 3 |
| THEA 10 | Introduction to Dramatic Arts | 3 |
| List C: Select One (3 Units) | ||
| ARHS 2 | Art of the Ancient Americas | 3 |
| ARHS 7 | Modern Art History | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| HIST 1 | Western Civilization to 1600 | 3 |
| HIST 2 | Western Civilization since 1600 | 3 |
| HUMN 11 | Culture and the Arts I: Ancient World to the Renaissance | 3 |
| HUMN 12 | Culture and the Arts II: The Modern World | 3 |
| Total Units for the Major | 18 | |
| Additional General Education and Electives | ||
| See the Las Positas College General Education (LPC-GE) pattern or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern for a listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program, the optional course(s) taken, and the GE pattern selected. Elective units must be degree applicable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal. | 42 | |
| Total | 60 | |