The associate degree in humanities will prepare you in a specific field of study. The humanities associate degree is the first step to a bachelor's degree. You can choose the specific area of study for this particular degree. This associate degree is a two year degree that is applied to the four year bachelor degree if you choose to pursue your bachelor's degree. There are humanities degrees that prepare you for nursing, engineering, technology, forestry, teaching, occupational studies, industrial techs, applied science and public service as a area of study.
The associate degree in humanities offers connections between art, history, International studies, drama, philosophy, English, pre-law, foreign language and theology. A humanities degree is an open degree that does not prepare you for any specific degree unless you design it that way. You basically learn how to explore and become aware of human behavior from different angles.
There are double degrees as they are called that combine humanities with a specific area of study. There are humanities and journalism, law and humanities, primary education and humanities, audiovisual communications and humanities, and business management and humanities.
For the general associate degree in humanities requires Composition, College Algebra and Logic, and Reasoning. You will also take Fine Arts, Humanities, Mathematics and Science, Social Science and Applications and Performance. Other courses required are Ethnic Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology and Economics.
Fine Arts and Humanities teaches the concerns, beliefs and ideas that pertain to the human condition that is found with cultural, philosophy and literature history. You will learn to have an appreciation for the visuals of fine arts and what impact it has on the quality of life.
Mathematics and Science teaches you about the physical universe and how it works. You will learn to solve problems through statistical and mathematical computations. To take this course of study, you need to have an understanding of computers and how to work on them.
Social Science teaches people how to organize their lives and utilize resources. You will learn about interrelationships of individuals, people, regions and nations. Application and Performance teaches the student how to understand activities and problems associated with knowledge and theory.
Interdisciplinary Studies teaches you how to apply assumptions, methods and content of two or more disciplines. Ethnic Studies teaches the sensitive issues with diversity and emphasizes diversity in the United States. Topics covered are American Indians, Asian Americans, Hispanic and Latino, and African Americans.
Careers in Humanities
Depending on how you structure your degree in humanities, you could find a position in law, travel, journalism, social work, government, research, consumer advocacy, ministry or art criticism as well as medical and television industries.
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