Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts - Arts and Humanities in Huntington Beach United States | Golden West College

This program caters to students seeking comprehensive liberal arts and sciences education with specialized coursework in a chosen Area of Emphasis. It serves as an excellent option for those aiming to transfer to California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) systems, as it fulfills general education requirements while offering transferable courses aligned with bachelor's degree programs at these institutions. Since transfer requirements differ across universities, students should consult with a GWC Counselor when selecting emphasis area courses.

Every course in this major transfers to CSU institutions, with most also transferring to UC schools. With proper course selection, students can meet major preparation requirements for bachelor's programs in Visual and Performing Arts, Languages, Literature, and History fields.
After completing this program, students will be able to:

Analyze how diverse cultures throughout history have expressed their relationship with themselves and their environment through artistic and cultural works.
Utilize aesthetic understanding in practical, real-world contexts.
Highlight how different academic disciplines influence contemporary society.