Humanities Concentration Description
The Humanities engage students in a study of culture – the ways people understand their shared experiences and express meaning in their lives. In particular, the Humanities explore both historical and contemporary cultures in a search for answers to vital questions: What does it mean to be human? What is our human condition? What does it mean to live a good life? Music, art, literature, philosophy, languages, architecture, film, and history are among the most recognizable subjects humanities students can expect to become skilled at analyzing and evaluating. As they learn to see, discuss, and write about similarity and difference, continuity and change, beauty and tragedy, students will learn to anticipate connections between the values and ideas they and others live by in a world that is diverse, yet shared, enduring yet fragile.
Successful humanities majors become skilled critical thinkers, readers, and writers. They are sensitive interpreters of nuance and the creation of meaning in spoken, visual, aural, and written formats. Those who continue their studies are well-prepared for a variety of specialized fields, including art history, cultural studies, ethnic studies, film studies. Legal studies, literary studies, music, education journalism, advertising, and communication and design.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this concentration you will be able to:
- Discuss the origins and importance of culture.
- Explain how human experience and knowledge shape and are shaped by creative expression.
- Analyze aesthetic styles with appropriate reference to form, content, and historical context.
- Communicate effectively in speech and writing about topics relevant to Humanities.
- Appraise a range of worldviews.
Degree Map
The degree map below is an example of how a full-time student can complete this degree in two years. You should see an academic advisor for a customized degree map that works for you. To be recommended for an Associate in Arts degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework attempted (minimum of 60 hours).
Note the Milestones below each semester. Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.
First Semester
Milestones
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Download MS Office from MyTCC.
- Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
- Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
- Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
Second Semester
Milestones
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
- Schedule a campus visit with your transfer institution’s student recruitment office.
- Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.
Third Semester
Milestones
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check and to complete a Petition for Computer Proficiency if needed.
- Complete applications for admission and financial aid for the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer.
- Visit Career Services to build your resume.
Fourth Semester
Milestones
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.
Transfer Information
This degree is intended for transfer to a four-year university for completion of a baccalaureate degree. You should work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses for a seamless transfer process and you are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and advisors from selected four-year institutions can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school.
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