Visual and Performing Arts Career Community

Arts & Humanities A.A.

Arts & Humanities explores how people understand, express, and experience themselves and their culture through language, literature, art, music, theater, philosophy, communications, and digital media. Students develop critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills while learning from practicing artists and professionals through both classroom and hands-on studio experiences. This degree program can be completed entirely online.

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Program Information

The Arts & Humanities A.A. Degree Prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions in Arts and Humanities disciplines.

The study of Arts and Humanities examines how human beings understand, express, and experience themselves and their culture.

Students can choose to major in the Arts & Humanities A.A. to explore various disciplines including American Sign Language studies, art, communication, English, film & video production, graphic design, humanities, music, philosophy, theater, and world languages.

Students also have the option to focus on a specific discipline within the Arts & Humanities A.A. by selecting an Area of Concentration in Art, Communication, English, Film & Video Production, Mass Communication, Music, or Theatre.

Students should meet with an advisor to develop a plan appropriate for their transfer and career interests. To investigate potential careers related to this degree program, visit the Career Communities page.

Success in the program is defined by your ability to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This program ensures that every student achieves the following core competencies:

  • Demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in Arts and Humanities disciplines.
  • Describe fundamental concepts and ideas in Arts and Humanities disciplines.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills in a variety of formats (verbally, artistically, and in writing).
  • Prepare to enter transfer institutions in Arts and Humanities fields.

Success starts with a solid plan. Your program's course sequence is designed to build your skills step-by-step. By following this plan, you ensure you're meeting all program requirements and staying on track.

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Program Facts

60-63Total Credits
2Years to Complete
OnlineOnline or In-Person

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Program Contacts

Faculty

Brian Stipelman, PhD
Faculty Lead
 [email protected]
 301.624.2761

Admissions

Jefferson Hall
1st Floor
 [email protected]
 301.624.2716

Financial Aid

Jefferson Hall
3rd Floor
 [email protected]
 301.846.2620

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