University Studies - Humanities and Fine Arts (AA)
The Associate Degree in University Studies is intended to accommodate the differing requirements of a wide variety of transfer institutions and major options. Because admission and major preparation requirements vary at each four-year transfer institution, courses used to complete this degree should be selected with the assistance of a counselor.
The completion of the University Studies Degree does not guarantee acceptance into either a baccalaureate major or a four-year institution.
Requirements
- Complete 60 Transferable Units
- CSU or UC
- California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
- Complete 34 units of transfer general education as required for Cal-GETC (see Degree Requirements section of the catalog).
- Choose a minimum of 18 units
- Students must complete a minimum of three units, or one course, in Humanities and three units, or one course, in Fine Arts. The remaining units may be taken from either category.
While 18 units are required in a specific area to meet the requirements of the degree, it is strongly recommended that as many lower division preparation for the major courses as possible be completed at the community college prior to transfer. Cross-listed courses receive credit for only one course. Some baccalaureate majors and four-year institutions require a higher GPA than is necessary for the Associate Degree. Completion of the University Studies Degree does not guarantee admission to a four-year institution.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:- Analyze the principle elements of representative examples of art, architecture, literature, theater, philosophy, music, dance, film, or other relevant areas of cultural and/or intellectual creativity.
- Employ the language, concepts and methods of interpretive criticism as applicable to the respective categories of human creativity.
- When applicable, apply artistic processes and skills as a creative expression, using a variety of media to communicate meaning and intent in original works of art.
- Analyze how power and privilege operate in society, through categories of race, class, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality.
Courses in this major relate to the study of cultural, humanistic activities, and artistic expression of human beings. Students evaluate and interpret the ways in which people through the ages in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them through artistic and cultural creation. Students develop an aesthetic awareness and incorporate these concepts when constructing value judgments. Students completing this area may be interested in the following baccalaureate majors: art, dance, humanities, music, musical theatre, photography, philosophy, religious studies, and theatre arts.
Note: All courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or higher or “Pass.”
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities | ||
| Arabic I | ||
| Arabic II | ||
| Arabic for the Arabic Speaker I | ||
| Arabic for the Arabic Speaker II | ||
| Language, Culture, and Literature of the Arab World | ||
| Arabic III | ||
| Arabic IV | ||
| Conversational Arabic I | ||
| Conversational Arabic II | ||
| American Sign Language I | ||
| American Sign Language II | ||
| Inside Deaf Culture | ||
| American Sign Language III | ||
| American Sign Language IV | ||
| Chinese I | ||
| Chinese II | ||
| Chinese III | ||
| Chinese IV | ||
| Conversational Chinese I | ||
| Conversational Chinese II | ||
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| Women, Gender, and Sexuality in Literature | ||
| Mythology | ||
| Fantasy and Science Fiction | ||
| Shakespeare - His Plays and the Theatre of His Time | ||
| Death and Dying in Literature | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| British Literature II | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| Chicana/o Literature | ||
| American Indian Literature | ||
| Black Literature | ||
| Asian American Literature 1 | ||
| World Literature II 1 | ||
| La Chicana | ||
| San Diego County American Indian Tribes | ||
| Introduction to Black Studies | ||
| Chicana/o Literature | ||
| American Indian Literature | ||
| Black Literature | ||
| Asian American Literature 1 | ||
| French I | ||
| French II | ||
| The French-Speaking World: A Cross- -Cultural Perspective | ||
| French III | ||
| French IV | ||
| Conversational French I | ||
| Conversational French II | ||
| German I | ||
| German II | ||
| German III | ||
| German IV | ||
| Conversational German I | ||
| Conversational German II | ||
| Early World History | ||
| Modern World History | ||
| Twentieth Century World History | ||
| Early Western Civilization | ||
| Modern Western Civilization | ||
| History of Mexico | ||
| Ancient History of Western Civilization | ||
| Survey of Medieval History | ||
| History of East Asia | ||
| Modern Middle East History | ||
| History of Africa: Prehistory to 1400 | ||
| U.S History of Death, Dying, & Afterlife | ||
| Principles of the Humanities | ||
| European Humanities | ||
| Women and Western Culture | ||
| East Asian Humanities | ||
| Blues as Literature, History, and Culture | ||
| Humanities of the Americas | ||
| Humanities of the Future | ||
| Modern World Humanities | ||
| Italian I | ||
| Italian II | ||
| Italian III | ||
| Italian IV | ||
| Conversational Italian I | ||
| Conversational Italian II | ||
| Japanese I | ||
| Japanese II | ||
| Japanese Culture and Civilization | ||
| Japanese III | ||
| Japanese IV | ||
| Conversational Japanese I | ||
| Conversational Japanese II | ||
| A General Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Philosophy and Popular Culture | ||
| History of Philosophy I: Ancient and Medieval | ||
| History of Philosophy II: Modern and Contemporary | ||
| Asian and Pacific Philosophies 1 | ||
| Critical Thinking and Philosophical Composition | ||
| Logic | ||
| Problems in Ethics | ||
| Bioethics | ||
| Ethics of Technology | ||
| Social and Political Philosophy | ||
| The Philosophy of Art | ||
| The Philosophy of Science | ||
| Latin American Philosophy | ||
| Philosophy of Religion | ||
| Philosophy of the War on Drugs | ||
| Introduction to the Study of Religion 1 | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Scriptures of World Religions | ||
| Religion and Culture | ||
| Asian Religions | ||
| Religion and American History 1 | ||
| Introduction to Christianity | ||
| Religion, Government and Politics in America 1 | ||
| Russian I | ||
| Russian II | ||
| Russian III | ||
| Russian IV | ||
| Conversational Russian I | ||
| Conversational Russian II | ||
| Spanish I | ||
| Spanish II | ||
| Spanish for the Native Speaker I | ||
| Spanish for the Native Speaker II | ||
| Spanish and Latin American Cultures | ||
| Hispanic Civilizations 1 | ||
| Spanish III | ||
| Spanish IV | ||
| Conversational Spanish I | ||
| Conversational Spanish II | ||
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Non-UC transferable course.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Artists and Designers Today 1 | ||
| Introduction to Mural Painting and Design | ||
| Color Theory | ||
| Two-Dimensional Design | ||
| Painting I | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Drawing II | ||
| Ceramics I | ||
| Ceramics II | ||
| Ceramics III | ||
| Three-Dimensional Design | ||
| Sculpture I | ||
| Jewelry Design I 1 | ||
| Jewelry Design II 1 | ||
| Metalsmithing & Casting 1 | ||
| Survey of Western Art I: Prehistory Through Middle Ages | ||
| Survey of Western Art II: Renaissance Through Modern | ||
| Art of Africa, Oceania and the Americas | ||
| Modern Art | ||
| Contemporary Art | ||
| Asian Art | ||
| American Art | ||
| Introduction to Printmaking | ||
| Intermediate Printmaking 1 | ||
| Painting III | ||
| Painting IV | ||
| Introduction to Dance | ||
| Studio Workshop in Tap Dance I | ||
| Studio Workshop in Tap Dance II | ||
| Studio Workshop in Modern Dance I | ||
| Studio Workshop in Modern Dance II | ||
| Modern I | ||
| Modern II | ||
| Modern III | ||
| Modern IV | ||
| Tap I | ||
| Tap II | ||
| Tap III | ||
| Tap IV | ||
| Social and Ballroom Dance I | ||
| Social and Ballroom Dance II | ||
| Jazz I | ||
| Jazz II | ||
| Jazz III | ||
| Jazz IV | ||
| Ballet I | ||
| Ballet II | ||
| Ballet III | ||
| Ballet IV | ||
| Hip Hop I | ||
| Hip Hop II | ||
| Hip Hop III | ||
| Hip Hop IV | ||
| Studio Workshop in Pointe I | ||
| Studio Workshop in Pointe II | ||
| Studio Workshop in Pointe III | ||
| Dance History | ||
| Dance Appreciation 1 | ||
| Choreography I | ||
| Choreography II | ||
| Chicano/Chicana and Mexican Art | ||
| La Chicana | ||
| Introduction to American Indian Art | ||
| Jazz Improvisation I | ||
| Jazz Improvisation II | ||
| Music Theory and Practice I | ||
| Music Theory and Practice II | ||
| Great Music Listening | ||
| The History of Jazz | ||
| The History of Rock Music | ||
| Introduction to World Music | ||
| Introduction to Music History and Literature | ||
| History of Hip Hop Culture | ||
| Classical Guitar I | ||
| Classical Guitar II | ||
| Class Guitar I | ||
| Class Guitar II | ||
| Music Theory for Guitar I | ||
| Music Theory for Guitar II | ||
| Beginning Bass Guitar | ||
| Class Piano I | ||
| Class Piano II | ||
| Jazz and Pop Piano I | ||
| Jazz and Pop Piano II | ||
| Grossmont Master Chorale | ||
| Grossmont Master Chorale | ||
| String Orchestra 1 | ||
| String Orchestra 1 | ||
| Classical Guitar Ensemble | ||
| Classical Guitar Ensemble | ||
| Grossmont Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Grossmont Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Afro-Cuban Ensemble | ||
| Afro-Cuban Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Introduction to Afro-Cuban Percussion 1 | ||
| Musical Theatre Orchestra | ||
| Musical Theatre Orchestra | ||
| Jazz Vocal Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Vocal Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Combo Performance I | ||
| Jazz Combo Performance II | ||
| Class Voice | ||
| Class Voice | ||
| Modern Drumset Technique I | ||
| Modern Drumset Technique II | ||
| Multimedia and the Creative Arts | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Jazz Improvisation III | ||
| Jazz Improvisation IV | ||
| Jazz Piano III | ||
| Jazz Piano IV | ||
| Music Theory and Practice III | ||
| Music Theory and Practice IV | ||
| Elements of Jazz I | ||
| Elements of Jazz II | ||
| Piano III | ||
| Piano IV | ||
| Classical Guitar III | ||
| Class Guitar III | ||
| Class Piano III | ||
| Class Piano IV | ||
| Grossmont Master Chorale | ||
| Grossmont Master Chorale | ||
| String Orchestra | ||
| String Orchestra 1 | ||
| Classical Guitar Ensemble | ||
| Classical Guitar Ensemble | ||
| Grossmont Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Grossmont Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Afro-Cuban Ensemble | ||
| Afro-Cuban Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Musical Theatre Orchestra | ||
| Musical Theatre Orchestra | ||
| Jazz Vocal Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Vocal Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Combo Performance III | ||
| Jazz Combo Performance IV | ||
| Class Voice | ||
| Class Voice | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Introduction to Photography | ||
| Personal Photographic Vision | ||
| History of Photography | ||
| Introduction to Narrative Theory | ||
| Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes I | ||
| Theatre Production Practicum: Sets I | ||
| Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/ Sound I | ||
| Introduction to the Theatre | ||
| Rehearsal and Performance: Acting I | ||
| Rehearsal and Performance: Acting II | ||
| Rehearsal and Performance: Acting III | ||
| Rehearsal and Performance: Acting IV | ||
| Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management I | ||
| Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management II | ||
| Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management III | ||
| Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management IV | ||
| Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew I | ||
| Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew II | ||
| Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew III | ||
| Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew IV | ||
| Voice and Movement for the Stage | ||
| Theatre Mime I | ||
| Theatre Mime II | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Acting I | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Acting II | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Acting III | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Acting IV | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Construction I | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Construction II | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Construction III | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Construction IV | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Production Crew I | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Production Crew II | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Production Crew III | ||
| Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Production Crew IV | ||
| Acting I | ||
| Acting II | ||
| Fundamentals of Costume Design and Construction I | ||
| Fundamentals of Costume Design and Construction II | ||
| Theatre Makeup I | ||
| Theatre Makeup II | ||
| Historic Costume for the Theatre | ||
| 20th Century Fashion and Costume | ||
| Arena Theatre Production I | ||
| Arena Theatre Production II | ||
| Arena Theatre Production III | ||
| Arena Theatre Production IV | ||
| Stagecrafts | ||
| Fundamentals of Scenic Design | ||
| Fundamentals of Stage Lighting and Sound | ||
| The American Musical on Stage and Screen | ||
| Techniques of Directing I | ||
| Techniques of Directing II | ||
| Acting III | ||
| Fundamentals of Musical Theatre - Performance I | ||
| Fundamentals of Musical Theatre - Performance II | ||
| Fundamentals of Musical Theatre - Scene/Song I | ||
| Fundamentals of Musical Theatre - Scene/Song II | ||
| Advanced Design I | ||
| Advanced Design II | ||
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Non-UC transferable course.
Certificate of Achievement
Students who complete the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements are eligible to receive a Certificate of Achievement. An official request must be filed with the Admission and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.