Associate Degree in Liberal Arts Degree: Arts and Humanities
Alameda, USA
DURATION
4 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 7,120 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* this is for a standard 15 credit semester including fees / price may vary depending on how many credits are taken
Introduction
The Liberal Arts Degree: Arts and Humanities is a group of courses emphasizing the human condition — its limits, potential and creative expressions — through the study of cultural, literary, and artistic expression of human beings.
What you will learn
Students will evaluate and interpret the ways in which people through the ages in different cultures have responded to awareness of themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation. Students will also learn to value aesthetic understanding and incorporate it when constructing value judgments.
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Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships provide students with opportunities to attend college, advance their knowledge and skills for career readiness and help them prepare for both academic opportunities and financial challenges after transfer. This website provides information and resources to assist students in how to begin their search for scholarship opportunities. Note that requirements and deadlines vary among every scholarship.
College of Alameda Promise
The College of Alameda (COA) Promise is a pathway for Alameda high school graduates to access a quality college education. Eligible students will receive a year of college without fees.
Peralta Foundation Scholarships
Each semester, the Peralta Colleges Foundation is committed to providing students with access to post-secondary education and persistence services so they can complete college prepared for a successful career. The Peralta Promise enables qualifying students to attend their first semester at one of the Peralta Colleges – Laney College, Merritt College, College of Alameda, or Berkeley City College – for free!
External Scholarships
Here is a list of general scholarships that are available for community college students. Not every scholarship has a citizenship requirement. Review the following scholarships for your eligibility.
Curriculum
Recommended Course Sequence
Fall 1
- ART 1 Introduction to Art History
- COMM 1A Introduction to Speech
- ENGL 1A Composition and Reading or ENGL 1AS Composition and Reading (w/ support)
- MATH 13 Introduction to Statistics (+213 Support Course)
- KIN 60A Circuit Training for Strength I – Fundamentals
Spring 1
- ENGL 10A Creative Writing 3
- ART 2 History of Western Art: Prehistory through the Middle Ages
- HIST 7A History of the UnitedStates to 1877
- COUN 24 College Success or COUN 57 Career and Life Planning
- ANTHR 1 Introduction to Physical Anthropology
Fall 2
- HUMAN 1 Introduction to Humanities
- PHIL 1 Introduction to Philosophy
- LIS 74 Information Seeking Behavior
- ENGL 5 Critical Thinking in Reading and Writing
- PSYCH 1A Introduction to General Psychology
Spring 2
- SPAN 1A Elementary Spanish or VIET 1A Elementary Vietnamese
- HUMAN 2 Human Values
- GEOG 2 Cultural Geography
- SOC 5 Minority Groups
- KIN 54A Cross Fitness I – Fundamentals
Program Outcome
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Develop knowledge of their own critical thinking skills and processes.
- Recognize the effects of their communication skills on others’ perceptions of themselves.
- Develop an awareness of the manifold perspectives of the diversity of peoples and cultures that surround them.
Career Opportunities
What can I do with a degree in Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities?
You can look forward to entering a number of careers in business, government, education, and healthcare thanks to the transferable skills a liberal arts education provides. Below are some popular majors and career paths you can consider.
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