LIBERAL ARTS, Associate in Arts Degree - 2091 Communication, Humanities and the Arts Department The Liberal Arts, AA program is designed for students who plan to seek a four-year degree specializing in English or English litera-ture, History, Humanities, Music, World Languages, or related major at a four-year institution. This program provides students with the opportunity to select from a variety of courses to fit their area of interest and/or explore topics within the liberal arts. Since the requirements of senior institutions vary widely, it is essential that students choose an intended transfer institution as soon as possible and carefully follow the program described in that institution’s college catalog. The complete program is available at all of HACC’s campus locations, as well as through Virtual Learning. Transfer Opportunities This transfer curriculum is provided as a guide for students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution. Competency Profile This curriculum is designed to prepare students to: • Transfer into a Liberal Arts major such as English Language or Literature, History, Humanities, Music, or World Languages at
a four-year institution • Apply the fundamental concepts associated with the disciplines studied to analysis, research, writings, and presentations • Analyze, interpret, and critique the assertion of ideas and conclusions within the context of a global community • Recognize the influence of cultural, historical, geographical, political, religious, and social context on creative expressions PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (TOTAL CREDITS = 60) General Education Major Requirements Other Required Courses ENGL 101 English Composition I 3 CIS Elective* 3 Global Awareness Elective*** 3 ENGL 102 English Composition II 3 Humanities Transfer Electives** 18 Transfer Electives**** 10 COMM 101 Effective Speaking 3 21 13 Humanities & Arts Elective - HUM 101 3 Humanities & Arts Elective or 3 Social & Behavioral Science Elective (3) Mathematics Elective 3 Science w/ a Laboratory Elective 3 Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 First-Year Seminar Elective 1 Wellness 1 26 *Choose any CIS course except CIS 100 (CIS 105 recommended) **Select courses in ARAB, ART (181 – 185); CHIN; ENGL (not 001-102 or 901); FRCH; GRMN; HIST; HUM; MUS; SPAN ***Select courses in ANTH 205; ART 181; COMM 253; GEOG 201 or 230; HIST 101 or 102; MUS 104; or PHIL 200. ****Students select courses appropriate for the transfer college; see HACC catalog for suggested options. RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS Part-time students can complete this program by taking one or more courses each semester. Fall Semester Spring Semester Fall Semester Spring Semester COMM 101 3 CIS Elective 3 Humanities Transfer Electives 9 Global Awareness Elective 3 ENGL 101 3 ENGL 102 3 Open Elective (s) 4 Humanities Transfer Elective 6 FYS Elective 1 Humanities/Transfer Elective 3 Wellness 1 Open Electives 6
HUM 101 3 Humanities/Arts or Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3
Mathematics Elective 3 Science w/ a Lab Elective 3 Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3
