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Humanities

Humanities

Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree, AAS, Certificate, CER

Pathway: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

More Options: Classroom Based, Remote Real-Time, Hyflex, Online, Hybrid

Program Length: 4 Semesters

Location: Centennial

Transferability: Transferable, Guaranteed Transfer (GT)

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Why choose Humanities at PPSC?

The study of humanities allows you to gain understanding of humankind's past and present through the study of arts, literature, philosophy and culture. You will become well-versed in writing, communication and your knowledge of the world which creates a solid foundation for a career in journalism, teaching, foreign service, genealogy, or law.

Career Options

Students of the humanities are well-versed in their subject and are typically excellent communicators and writers. These qualities create a foundation for further study, and career options such as:• Genealogist • Journalists • Artist • Lawyers • Teachers

 

 

Humanities Classes You Might Take

Check out the classes you may take while studying Humanities

HUM 1021 | Early Civilizations

Introduces the interdisciplinary study of ideas that have defined cultures through a survey of the visual, performing, and literary arts, emphasizing connections among diverse cultures, including European and non-European, from the prehistoric to the early medieval era.

HUM 1022 | Medieval to Modern

Introduces the interdisciplinary study of ideas that have defined cultures through a survey of the visual, performing, and literary arts, emphasizing connections among among global cultures from the medieval to the early modern era.

HUM 1023 | The Modern World

Introduces the interdisciplinary study of ideas that have defined cultures through a survey of the visual, performing, and literary arts, emphasizing connections among among global cultures from the European Enlightenment to the postmodern era.

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This class helped me to step out of myself and view things in a bigger picture and with more of an open mind.

Frank H. | Mythology Student

Learning Outcomes

  • Create and develop ideas within the context of the situation and the assigned task(s)
  • Critically read, evaluate, apply, and synthesize evidence and/or sources in support of a claim
  • Follow an appropriate documentation system
  • Evaluate the relevance of context when presenting a position and identify assumptions
  • Establish a conclusion that is tied to the range of information presented
  • Reflect on implications and consequences of stated conclusion
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1st semester plan

math & english requirements

1st semester plan

  • ENG 1021 - English Composition I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s)

  • COM 1150 - Public Speaking 3 Credit Hour(s) or COM 1250 - Interpersonal Communication SS3 3 Credit Hour(s) or COM 2300 - Intercultural Communication SS3 3 Credit Hour(s)

    GT - One GT Pathways course (GT-MA1)prefer MAT 1240

  • Two GT Pathways Arts and Humanities courses from two different areas (AH1, AH2, AH3, AH4)

     

math & english requirements

College Quantitative Literacy 

Three (3) credit hours

GT - One GT Pathways course (GT-MA1)
 prefer MAT 1240

College Reading & Writing Literacy

Six (6) credit hours:

ENG 1021 - English Composition I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s)


ENG 1022 - English Composition II CO2 3 Credit Hour(s) or ENG 1022 - English Composition II CO2 3 Credit Hours


ENG 2001 - English Composition III CO3 3 Credit Hour(s) or HIS 2765 - Writing About History CO3 3 Credit Hour(s)

Need more information?

Humanities Department Chair

Martin Conrad
719-502-3436
Martin.Conrad@pikespeak.edu

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