This two-year pathway is designed for students who wish to complete an Associate in Arts degree with a concentration in Humanities. Students in this pathway develop skills in data analysis, research design, oral and written communication, group communication and collaboration, and become adept in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Completion of this program allows students to transfer at the junior level into an Humanities program at a four-year college or university. It also opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors including international relations/law, non-profits, museums/zoos, education, government, health care, tourism, and business.
Many of the courses on this pathway contribute to the Equity and Social Justice Emphasis. Students who receive the required number of Equity and Social Justice courses will receive a notation on their transcript. Please see an advisor to learn more about the Equity and Social Justice Emphasis.
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Once you complete this Associate degree, additional education opportunities include:
A Bachelor’s degree in Media Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, Comparative History of Ideas, Law Society and Justice, or other interdisciplinary fields at a four-year college or university
An A.A.S. in Film and Photography Studies for Seattle Central College
An Applied Behavioral Sciences degree from Seattle Central College
Seattle Central College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including University of Washington, Washington State University and Seattle University. Humanities graduates from Central have also transferred to out-of-state institutions. Program and admissions requirements vary from college to college. Contact an advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice. You can use the College Navigator search engine to find Humanities programs in Washington state or around the country.
The Humanities pathway meets requirements for the Associate in Arts degree. A complete list of degree requirements is available on the AA Degree page under Program Requirements.
The sample schedule and quarterly to-do list below will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The sample schedule assumes a fall quarter start. Please work with your advisor to create a customized education plan that meets your goals.
Before you begin:
Please visit the Enroll Now page for everything you need to do.
Drop by the Library to get help with research; check out resources; access computers and study space; and create media projects.
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Course
Course Title
Units
ENGL& 101
English Composition I
5
ENGL& 101: English Composition I
English 101 is a college-level writing course that emphasizes academic writing and major strategies of reading and writing analytically. Writing assignments focus on engaging with and responding to a variety of texts. Instruction encourages students to develop, through revision and reflection, as readers, writers, and critical thinkers.
5
Units
HUM 105
Intercultural Communication
5
HUM 105: Intercultural Communication
Examines the skills in communication and empathy required for intercultural communication. Includes an interdisciplinary study of diverse cultures and perspectives in the United States in the context of economic, political, and cultural globalization.
5
Units
World Languages 1 or Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts
Choose a course
5
Choose one.
World Languages 1
5
Units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts
5
Units
HDC 101
Orientation to College Success
3
HDC 101: Orientation to College Success
Assists new students in their adjustment to community college. Includes goal-setting, self-motivation skills, identifying college resources, personal development and general study hints.
1 to 3 Units
Quarter 2,
15 Units
Create an education plan.
Research and develop a list of four-year colleges and universities.
Attend transfer workshops and a transfer fair.
Apply for the Seattle Colleges Foundation Scholarship and other scholarships.
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Course
Course Title
Units
ENGL& 102
Composition II
5
ENGL& 102: Composition II
Continuation of the composition sequence with further instruction and practice in the writing process, concentrating on critical reading and writing techniques needed for the preparation and completion of documented essays.
5
Units
HUM 112
Democracy and Capitalism
5
HUM 112: Democracy and Capitalism
Examines state formation in the context of global capitalism. Students will study the ways in which economic structures produce specific social relations of power - such as racism and patriarchy - and the role of the state in producing and reproducing these systems. Each class is structured around a unique theme. Past themes for this course have included prisons, struggles for Black liberation, and reproductive justice.
5
Units
World Languages 2 or Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts
Choose a course
5
Choose one.
World Languages 2
5
Units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts
5
Units
Quarter 3,
15 Units
Check with transfer institutions’ planning resources for core humanities courses required for major.
Attend Undergraduate Research Festival at University of Washington (occurs annually in Spring).
Consider Student Leadership positions and other on-campus jobs.
Visit potential universities and determine application deadlines.
Meet with Transfer Center advisor to determine transfer eligibility
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Course
Course Title
Units
MATH& 107 or MATH 116 or MATH& 146
Choose a course
5
Choose one.
MATH& 107: Math In Society
Intended for non-science majors; fulfills QSR requirement for AA Degree. Topics include financial computations (e.g. loans and interest), modeling linear and exponential growth (e.g. population growth and disease spread), and basic probability and statistics (e.g. understanding data and risk), with an emphasis on applications. Other topics selected by instructor.
5
Units
MATH 116: Applications of Math: Management, Life and Social Sciences
Explores functions and graphs as found in business and the social sciences. Students utilize linear, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions, solve systems of equations and inequalities, and learn applications of the growth of money.
5
Units
MATH& 146: Introduction to Statistics
(Formerly MATH 109) Covers descriptive methods, probability and probability distributions, samples, decisions, hypothesis testing and statistical inferences. Fulfills QSR requirement for A.A. degree.
5
Units
Individuals/Cultures/Societies
5
Choose one.
Individuals/Cultures/Societies
5
Units
World Languages 3 or Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts
Choose a course
5
Choose one.
World Languages 3
5
Units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts
5
Units
Quarter 4,
15 Units
Create long-term education plan with your assigned advisor.
Research and contact Humanities departments at potential universities.
Attend transfer workshops and a transfer fair.
Attend transfer day at prospective university.
Write your personal statement for university applications.
Check in with Humanities faculty during their posted office hours regarding possible careers and academic opportunities.
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Course
Course Title
Units
Natural World Lab Science
5
Choose one.
Natural World Lab Science
5
Units
HUM 110 or HUM 125
Choose a course
5
Choose one.
HUM 110: Introduction to American Film
Examines Hollywood film-making as an art form, a business and a shaper of culture. View, discuss and critically analyze classics, features and documentaries for increased understanding of literary and artistic elements. Covers the impact of films on personal experience, American culture and the world.
5
Units
HUM 125: Hip-Hop Theory and Culture
Identifies and critically examines the theoretical foundations of hip-hop culture and rap music, the evolution of hip-hop philosophy and the community from which it originated. Analyzes the influences that the background, music and style of the hip-hop generation have upon a multicultural nation and world.
5
Units
Individuals/Cultures/Societies
5
Choose one.
Individuals/Cultures/Societies
5
Units
Quarter 5,
15 Units
Apply to universities or colleges and scholarships.
Look for summer internships such as Research Experience for Undergraduates (REUs).
Plan to participate in the transfer student events at prospective universities.
Apply for FAFSA or WASFA at transfer university.
Ask for letters of recommendation (if needed).
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Course
Course Title
Units
Natural World
5
Choose one.
Natural World
5
Units
HUM 130 or HUM 210
Choose a course
5
Choose one.
HUM 130: World Cinema
Survey of 20th and 21st century international films and filmmakers from around the globe. Analyzes how film themes are conveyed through narrative and style. Examines cinema as an art form that represents and influences social, political and cultural movements worldwide.
5
Units
HUM 210: Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
Introduces key themes and critical frameworks in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Queer (LGBTQ) Studies. Topics include histories of sexuality; forms of oppression including heterosexism, homophobia, and transphobia; resistance to oppression; violence against LGBTQ people; queer activism; diverse experiences of sexuality; and representations in literature, art, and popular media.
5
Units
Individuals/Cultures/Societies
5
Choose one.
Individuals/Cultures/Societies
5
Units
Quarter 6,
15 Units
Apply for graduation for the AA degree.
Check in with university for admissions status.
Order cap and gown for commencement and join Seattle Central Alumni Association.
Attend graduation fair and commencement ceremony.
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Course
Course Title
Units
Natural World
5
Choose one.
Natural World
5
Units
HUM 201 or HUM 145
Choose a course
5
Choose one.
HUM 201: Cities and Power
Examines the economic, political, and social organization of urban space. By studying current social issues like homelessness, gentrification, and police violence, students will explore the links between power, oppression in U.S. cities in the context of global capitalism. We will also explore how social movements have sparked important social changes.
5
Units
HUM 145: Film Genre
Study of a particular film genre through a theoretical lens to discover its historical and cultural roots, significance, and context.
5
Units
Individuals/Cultures/Societies or Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts
