This degree provides students with foundational knowledge of interdisciplinary studies
in the Humanities and their connections with other fields in the arts and social sciences.
Students develop an understanding of the varied methods, means, and theories of creativity
through the study of literature, art, and other creative works.
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.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to analyze humanities texts and artifacts through interdisciplinary theoretical frameworks
and evaluate research on creativity across disciplines and synthesize concepts through
writing and presentations.
Associate of Arts Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS
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HUMAN 117
|
Creativity and Culture |
3
|
| CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING |
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HUMAN 105/105H
|
The Human Struggle |
3
|
|
HUMAN 106
|
Culture and Power |
3
|
|
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
|
|
|
|
HUMAN 110
|
Science, Literature, and Human Insight |
3
|
|
HUMAN 111
|
Ireland through Literature, History, and Culture |
3
|
|
HUMAN 115
|
World Mythology |
3
|
|
HUMAN 125
|
Crosscurrents: American Social Values |
3
|
|
HUMAN 135
|
Humanities and the World of Work |
3
|
|
HUMAN 140
|
Armenian-American Experience through Arts and Letters |
3
|
|
HUMAN 145
|
Human Response to Climate Crisis |
3
|
| CHOOSE THREE COURSES FROM THREE DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES FOR A MINIMUM OF NINE UNITS |
|
ANTHR 101
|
Physical Anthropology with Lab |
4
|
|
ANTHR 110
|
Physical Anthropology (no lab) |
3
|
|
ART 130
|
2-D Foundations |
3
|
|
ART 150
|
Fundamentals of Drawing |
3
|
|
ART 186
|
Ceramics I |
3
|
|
DANCE 110
|
Ballet Technique I |
2
|
|
DANCE 115
|
Modern Dance Technique I |
2
|
|
DANCE 120
|
Jazz Technique I |
2
|
|
ENGL 103/103H
|
Creative Writing Workshop |
3
|
|
ENGL 111
|
Women in Literature |
3
|
|
ENGL 114
|
Introduction to Poetry: Creative Writing |
3
|
|
ENGL 115
|
Introduction to Fiction: Creative Writing |
3
|
|
ENGL 118
|
Introducation to Creative Nonfiction: Creative Writing |
3
|
|
PHILO 116
|
Ethics for Modern Life |
3
|
|
PHILO 117
|
Introduction to Logic |
3
|
|
THTR 103
|
Acting Fundamentals I |
3
|
|
THTR 104
|
Acting Fundamentals II |
3
|
|
THTR 109
|
Stage Makeup I |
2
|
|
THTR 113
|
Community Theater for Social Change |
3
|
|
THTR 123
|
Costume Design Fundamentals |
3
|
|
THTR 171
|
Stagecraft |
3
|
|
THTR 172
|
Introduction to Theatre Design |
3
|
|
THTR 173
|
Lighting Design Fundamentals |
3
|
|
MUSIC 125
|
History and Literature I (Antiquity-1750) |
3
|
|
MUSIC 126
|
History and Literature II (1750-Present) |
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.
| Fall 2026 |
GCC Catalog 2026-2027 |
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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.
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