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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

  1. California State University (CSU) General Education Breadth
    1. Complete CSU General Education Breadth (see Transfer Information and Degree Requirements in college catalog).
    2. Earn a grade of “C” or higher or “Pass” for all courses in Area A and the Mathematical/Quantitative Reasoning courses in Area B.
    3. Complete a minimum of 18 units (listed below) with a “C” grade or higher or "Pass".
    4. Complete a minimum of 60 degree applicable CSU transferable semester units. (All courses included in each area of emphasis are CSU transferable.)
    5. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all college coursework completed.
    6. Meet Grossmont College residence requirements for graduation (see Degree Requirements in college catalog).
    7. Students pursuing a University Studies degree in Mathematics and Natural Science and Computer Science are eligible to use CSU for STEM to fulfill the general education requirements of this degree.
      or
  2. Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU or UC
    1. Complete IGETC Certification (see Transfer Information and Degree Requirements in college catalog).
    2. Earn a grade of “C” or higher or “Pass” in all IGETC courses.
    3. Complete a minimum of 18 units (listed below) with a “C” grade or higher or "Pass".
    4. Complete a minimum of 60 degree applicable UC transferable semester.
      Courses that are non-UC transferable are indicated by (*). Additional UC transferable units may be chosen as electives.
    5. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all college coursework completed.
    6. Meet Grossmont College residence requirements for graduation (see Degree Requirements in college catalog).
    7. Students pursuing a University Studies degree in Mathematics and Natural Science and Computer Science are eligible to use IGETC for STEM to fulfill the general education requirements of this degree.

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.

The Program-level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) are outcomes that students who complete a degree/certificate in this program will be able to achieve upon degree/certificate completion. The PSLOs for the University Studies degree in Humanities and Fine Arts are:

  1. Analyze the principle elements of representative examples of art, literature, theater, philosophy, music, dance, film, or other relevant areas of cultural and/or intellectual creativity.
  2. Demonstrate an awareness of the historical and philosophical contexts of representative areas, movements, media, works, and/or styles of cultural and/or intellectual creativity.
  3. Employ the language, concepts and methods of interpretive criticism as applicable to the respective categories of human creativity.

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. 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.

​Note: All courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or higher or “Pass.”

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
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
United States' Philosophies 1
Asian and Pacific Philosophies 1
Critical Thinking and Philosophical Composition
Logic
Problems in Ethics
Bioethics
Social and Political Philosophy
The Philosophy of Art
The Philosophy of Science
Latin American Philosophy
Introduction to the Study of Religion 1
World Religions
Scriptures of World Religions
Religion and Culture
Asian Religions
Religion in America 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
1

Non-UC transferable course.

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
Web and Portfolio Design
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
Contemporary Photographic Practice 1
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 CSU General Education Breadth requirements or the IGETC for CSU or UC requirements are eligible to receive a Certificate of Achievement in University Studies. An official request must be filed with the Admission and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.