Liberal Arts and Sciences, A.A. Area of Emphasis in Humanities (208)

This program of study meets all the General Education Requirements at Chesapeake College.

Award: Associate of Arts Degree

Program Mission: The Chesapeake College Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree–Area of Emphasis in Humanities provides students with general education and content knowledge to transfer to a four-year institution for further study in the humanities.

Program Description: The following Area of Emphasis is applicable to the Liberal Arts and Sciences Associate of Arts Degree Program (200) and is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate program within the area of emphasis. The courses listed under this Area of Emphasis are not required for graduation unless designated as a Liberal Arts and Sciences program requirement as listed in the 200 program curriculum. Students should note the General Education (G.Ed.) requirements and become familiar with the major requirements of the intended transfer institution. Students should also consult with an academic advisor in making specific course selections.

Program Goals: The Liberal Arts and Sciences–Area of Emphasis in Humanities will:

• Facilitate proficiency in content knowledge and skills for the College’s general education competencies.
• Provide students with a framework to articulate the achievements and contributions of selected civilizations and cultures.
• Prepare students to investigate the values of selected civilizations or cultures as expressed in the arts.
• Prepare students to analyze works of art.
• Provide students with a broad education in the disciplines that form the foundation of human knowledge.
• Prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution.

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Explain how civilizations define their culture and values through philosophic, ethical, theological, political, economic, scientific/technological, and artistic achievements and contributions.
• Determine how the achievements and values of a civilization are adapted by co-existent and/or subsequent civilizations.
• Interpret an established work of art in terms of style, theme, form, composition, historical period, cultural values, and the artist’s vision.
• Apply the fundamental principles for effective and appropriate communication, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Analyze the arts and humanities in historical and cultural context.
• Explain the process of scientific reasoning and apply scientific principles.
• Apply critical and analytical thinking skills in problem-solving.
• Explain and accurately perform mathematical operations to demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Analyze social science or history methodologies and explain the causes and consequences of human actions.

Contact Person: Dr. Stan Kajs