Program Overview

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Humanities Pre-Major

Summary

Prepare for a major in Humanities by taking recommended courses to fulfill the requirements of a transfer degree. Humanities is an interdisciplinary field that seeks to explore, integrate and celebrate the variety and complexity of human expressions across cultures. Humanities promotes the understanding of traditions and cultures around the world and encourages creative expression, performance and production of language and the arts. Students learn to examine common issues, ideas and themes that run throughout different cultures and throughout human history while also learning to make connections across broad fields of knowledge.

Completion Award

• Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement

Length of Study

• 90 Credits

Starting Quarter

• Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Location

• On Campus

What You’ll Learn

1. Describe differences and similarities in how people across the globe experience social, cultural, economic, or political systems.
2. Examine the interactions between societies and individuals.
3. Apply methods of a specific discipline to interpret an expression of the human experience.
4. Identify methods scientists use to explain aspects of the natural world.
5. Use scientific laboratory practices within a field or discipline to investigate a scientific concept.

In addition to the outcomes above, students will gain the skills and knowledge included in Shoreline Student Learning Outcomes (SSLOs): Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Social Justice, Information Literacy, and Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning.

Courses & Requirements

General Education Requirements (20 Credits)

Communication (10 Credits)

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I
• ENGL& 102 Composition II: Reasoning/Research/Writing

Multicultural Understanding (5 Credits)

Choose one of the following courses:

• CMST 203
• CMST 285
• GWS 284
• HIST& 220
• HIST 245
• HUM 105
• AES 101
• PSYC 230
• SOC 270
• Strongly recommended: CMST 203 or CMST 285

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)

Choose one of the following classes:

• MATH& 107
• MATH 111
• MATH& 141
• MATH& 142
• MATH& 146
• MATH& 148
• MATH& 151
• MATH& 152
• MATH& 163
• MATH 207
• MATH 208
• MATH 211
• MATH& 264
• PHIL& 120

Distribution Requirements - 45 Credits

Humanities (15 Credits)

Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Art and Drama) in Humanities. Maximum of 5 credits allowed in Performance/Skills courses. No more than 5 credits in a world language at the 100 level. Recommended: ART& 100, ARTH 204, ENGL 154, ENGL 200, ENGL 247, ENGL 248, HUM 140, HUM 275, MUSC& 105, MUSC 108, and/or any concentration of courses in a Humanities discipline. World Language if required for university admission or graduation. Strongly recommended: HUM 111, HUM 112, HUM 113.

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• Course 3

Natural Sciences (15 Credits)

Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Biology and Physics) in Natural Sciences. At least 10 credits required in Physical, Earth, and/or Biological Sciences, including at least 5 credits of lab science. Maximum 5 credits from Other Science courses. Recommended: BIOL 150.

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Social Sciences (15 Credits)

Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Psychology and History) in Social Sciences. Recommended: ACCT 206, EASIA 216, EASIA 218, HIST& 219, HIST 246, HIST 247, SOC& 201, SOC 288.

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• Course 2
• Course 3

General Electives (Minimum 25 Credits)

Comprised of other college-level courses or unrestricted courses. A maximum of 15 credits allowed for restricted/vocational courses, and a maximum of 3 credits allowed in Physical Education. Recommended: HUM 111, HUM 112, HUM 113, HUM 140, HUM 275, ART& 100, ARTH 210, MUSC& 105, MUSC 106, MUSC 108 (if not taken in Humanities distribution), any concentration of courses in a Humanities discipline, World Language if required for university admission or graduation.

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• Course 2
• Course 3
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• Course 5

Careers & Opportunities

Students who major in the Humanities develop knowledge and skills that can be applied to a variety of careers that include teaching, research and development, creative production, performance, freelance writing, reporting, news editing, public relations, fund raising marketing and sales. Potential employers include: museums, galleries, public and private schools, colleges and universities, libraries, publishing and media companies, businesses, government agencies and non-profit organizations.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter	WA-Resident	Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus	Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹	Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only
1 credit	$126.47	$246.49	$327.01	$144.67
5 credits	$632.35	$1,232.45	$1,635.05	$723.35
12 credits (full-time)	$1,387.14	$2,487.04	$3,408.94	$1,571.08
15 credits	$1,570.80	$2,520.25	$3,617.20	$1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees

• Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Ways to pay for school

Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.