Humanities, Certificate of Achievement
The Humanities Certificate of Achievement supports students’ fulfillment of English Language, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Arts and Humanities general education requirements. It also prepares students to complete an Associate in Arts program of study in one of the humanities, including Art, Communication Studies, English, Linguistics, Philosophy, Theatre, and World Languages.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Analyze and interpret human thoughts, achievement, and expression relevant to such branches of knowledge as philosophy, literature, and/or the fine and performing arts.
- Communicate their analyses and interpretations through oral and written means.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
Code | Title | Units |
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Required Core | ||
ENGL 1A | College Composition | 3 |
HUMA 10 | Exploration of Values in Living | 3 |
Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
Public Speaking | ||
Small Group Communication | ||
Interpersonal Communication | ||
Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking | ||
Introduction to Logic | ||
Introduction to Critical Thinking | ||
Program Electives | ||
Select two courses from the following: | 6-10 | |
Understanding Art | ||
Introduction to Photography | ||
Introduction to Literature | ||
Elementary French I | ||
Gender, Sexuality, and Popular Culture | ||
Images of Women in the Arts | ||
Humanities in Multicultural America | ||
Introduction to Feminist Theory | ||
Music Appreciation | ||
Introduction to Philosophy | ||
Elementary American Sign Language I | ||
Elementary Spanish I | ||
Introduction to Theatre | ||
Total Units | 18-22 |
Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Year 1 | ||
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Fall | Units | |
ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AE | College Composition or College Composition: Enhanced | 3 |
HUMA 10 | Exploration of Values in Living | 3 |
Select one course from the following: | 3-5 | |
Understanding Art or Introduction to Photography or Introduction to Literature or Elementary French I or Gender, Sexuality, and Popular Culture or Images of Women in the Arts or Humanities in Multicultural America or Introduction to Feminist Theory or Music Appreciation or Introduction to Philosophy or Elementary American Sign Language I or Elementary Spanish I or Introduction to Theatre | ||
Units | 9-11 | |
Spring | ||
SPCH 1 | Public Speaking or Small Group Communication or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
ENGL 2 | Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking or Introduction to Logic or Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
Select one course from the following: | 3-5 | |
ARTH 1 | Understanding Art or Introduction to Photography or Introduction to Literature or Elementary French I or Gender, Sexuality, and Popular Culture or Images of Women in the Arts or Humanities in Multicultural America or Introduction to Feminist Theory or Music Appreciation or Introduction to Philosophy or Elementary American Sign Language I or Elementary Spanish I or Introduction to Theatre | |
Units | 9-11 | |
Total Units | 18-22 |