Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities, A.A.

HEGIS: 5649

SUNY CODE: 0201

This program teaches students about humanity through exploration of the art, music and literature of various cultures throughout the ages. It is designed to prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions to continue studies in writing, literature, speech, interpersonal relations, journalism, communication, music, art, philosophy or religion.

The goals of this program are to:

• provide students with the opportunity to explore the humanistic tradition through an emphasis on the search for moral, social and political alternatives and meanings as embodied in the institutions, culture and literature of ancient and contemporary civilizations;
• introduce critical thinking skill through an emphasis on rational methods and creative problem solving through electives in writing, literature, speech, interpersonal relations, journalism, communications, music, art, philosophy and religion; and
• develop students’ aesthetic awareness and the ability for self-expression.

Successful graduates from this program will be able to:

• identify, describe and explain the humanist perspective in the culture, traditions, institutions and art of ancient and modern civilizations;
• analyze and interpret cultural structures and artifacts with critical thinking; and
• evaluate the aesthetic awareness and self-expression of themselves and others.

Career Opportunities/Transfer Information

Graduates of four-year programs may pursue careers in writing, teaching, journalism, law, music, art, public relations and advertising. Graduates of this program have transferred to a variety of four-year institutions including SUNY Cortland, SUNY Brockport, SUNY Albany, Utica University, St. Bonaventure, Penn State and Old Dominion.