Humanities Degrees

The Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer with a focus in Humanities includes courses that are commonly required for this major and meets lower division general education requirements at all Oregon public universities. The Humanities encompass diverse subjects in Western and non-Western cultures and is concerned with the study of human experience and communication; philosophy, values, and beliefs; language arts; and cultural traditions.

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Humanities - Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT)

The Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer with a focus in Liberal Arts/Liberal Studies meets Oregon requirements for transfer to an Oregon public university and some out-of-state universities because it meets all lower-division general education requirements. Liberal Studies, also known as Liberal Arts, is a higher education program that varies between institutions but generally encompasses a broad array of arts and letters, social science, and science courses. As a major, Liberal Studies frequently encourages connections between the programs and includes a focus on strong communication and critical thinking skills. Some schools define a variety of Liberal Studies choices for students, while others, like Oregon State University-Cascades, support students to self-design a major around a theme. This major is an effective choice for students who have specific career or personal goals, who enjoy a wide range of programs, and who appreciate the flexibility provided.

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Liberal Arts/Liberal Studies - Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT)

The Associate of Arts Transfer meets Oregon transfer degree requirements, allowing students to transfer to an Oregon public university and some out-of-state universities having met all lower-division general education requirements. English majors with a solid humanities foundation and strong writing, reading, critical thinking, and research skills are sought after in many careers, including advertising, business, public administration, communication and media, computer-based information and education, software and web development, social services, government, law and criminal justice, and teaching/education.

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English/Literature - Associate of Arts Transfer (AAT)