Humanities—Asian Studies
AA Degree Humanities · Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The AA degree in Humanities—Asian Studies provides preparation for upper-division course work in Humanities at a four-year university. The degree will guide students to examine the Asian experience through its ideas (philosophy), through its commitment to its culture, traditions and rituals (religions) and through its applied practices (the disciplines for self-development of body/mind health, meditation and martial arts). Courses are offered which provide opportunities for self-discovery and the construction of a coherent outlook and critical reason. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:
- Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements (Local General Education)
- California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HUM 0001 | Introduction to Humanities I | 3 |
| HUM 0002 | Introduction to Humanities II | 3 |
| HUM 0003 | Introduction to Asian Humanities | 3 |
| Select 10-12 units from the following: | 10-12 | |
| ARTH 0155 | History of Islamic Art | |
| HIST 0019A | History of Traditional East Asia | |
| HIST 0019B | History of Modern East Asia | |
| HUM 0010 | World Religions | |
| JPN 0001 | Elementary Japanese - Level I | |
| KIN 0019 | Basic Self Defense | |
| KIN 0062 | Fundamentals of Yoga | |
| KIN 0068 | Introduction to Meditation | |
| PHIL 0013 | Introduction to Asian Philosophy | |
| Total Units | 19-21 | |