This degree or certificate provides a rigorous academic preparation in the Armenian
Language. Students are prepared to transfer to baccalaureate degree programs in Armenian
or Near Eastern Languages, as well as Music, Linguistics, Art History and related
fields. This degree or certificate also meets the needs of those in the community
who wish to gain aptitudes in foreign languages or may enter the job market in fields
that may require knowledge of a foreign language such as Armenian. Students develop
competency in the ability to comprehend, speak, read, and write in Armenian, while
at the same time learn to think critically by analyzing works of literature and other
manifestations of culture.
The Associate of Arts degree is granted to students who have completed at least 12
semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale Community
College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following: (1) Completion
of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of “C” or better,
or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education patterns:
GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum
(Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will demonstrate increased reading and
listening comprehension of the target languages; utilize oral and written communicative
skills to produce the target languages; or demonstrate increased knowledge of the
target language’s cultures.
Associate in Arts Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
ARMEN 101
or
ARMEN 115 |
Beginning Armenian I
or
Armenian for the Armenian Speaking I
|
5
or
5 |
ARMEN 102
or
ARMEN 116 |
Beginning Armenian II
or
Armenian for the Armenian Speaking II
|
5
or
5 |
| ARMEN 117 |
Armenian for the Armenian Speaking III |
5 |
| CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING |
|
| ARMEN 125 |
Ancient and Medieval Armenian Literature |
3 |
| ARMEN 126 |
Armenian Literature in the Enlightenment Era |
3 |
| ARMEN 127 |
20th and 21st Century Armenian Literature |
3 |
| ETH S 164 |
The Armenian Diaspora |
3 |
| HIST 121 |
Armenian History |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
18 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Spring 2026 |
GCC Catalog Addendum 2025-2026 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
