Humanities A.A.
This program teaches students about humanity through exploration of the art, music and literature of various cultures throughout the ages. It is designed to prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions to continue studies in writing, literature, speech, interpersonal relations, journalism, communication, music, art, philosophy or religion.
Career Opportunities / Transfer Information:
Graduates of four-year programs may pursue careers in writing, teaching, journalism, law, music, art, public relations and advertising. Graduates of this program have transferred to a variety of four-year institutions, including SUC at Cortland, SUC at Brockport, SUNY at Albany, Utica College, St. Bonaventure, the College of St. Rose, Penn State and Old Dominion.
Program of Study |
First Year |
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First semester |
Courses |
Credits |
Second semester |
Courses |
Credits |
EN 111 |
English I |
3 |
EN 112 |
English II |
3 |
FS 100 |
Freshman Seminar |
1 |
SS 112 or SS 122 or SS 141 |
History of Western Civilization II or American History II or American Government |
3 |
SS 111 or SS 121 or SS 141 |
History of Western Civilization I or American History I or American Government |
3 |
HU ___ or EN ___ |
English or Humanities Electives |
6 |
HU ___ or EN ___ |
Humanities or English Electives* |
6 |
MA ___ |
Mathematics Elective** |
3 |
MA___ OR SC ___ |
Mathematics** or Science Elective |
3 |
HE 130 OR HE 121 |
Wellness OR Personal and Community Health |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
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Total |
18 |
Second Year |
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First semester |
Courses |
Credits |
Second semester |
Courses |
Credits |
EN ___ |
English Elective |
3 |
EN ___ |
English Elective |
3 |
HU ___ or EN ___ |
English or Humanities Electives* |
6 |
HU ___ or EN ___ |
English or Humanities Electives |
6 |
SC ___ |
Laboratory Science Elective |
4 |
SC ___ |
Science Elective |
3-4 |
SS ___ |
Social Science Selective*** |
3 |
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Social Science Selective*** |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
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Total |
16-17 |
66 Credits Required for the Associate in Science Degree |
* One elective must be selected from the Arts, Foreign Language, or World Civilization categories. |
** MA 124 or higher. |
*** Student may select any SS course from the Social Science Category. |
For more information, E-mail or contact the Associate Dean of the Humanities / Social Science Division at (315) 866-0300, ext. 8200 or toll free 1-888-GO-HCCC, ext. 8200 |