Associate of Arts in Emphasis in Humanities in Irvine United States | Irvine Valley College

The humanities major provides students with broad interests in literature, history, philosophy, film studies, and art history the flexibility to pursue a comprehensive rather than specialized degree path. This program offers extensive course variety, enabling students to customize their studies according to personal interests and goals. Through this major, students develop crucial skills in critical reading, analytical writing, and synthesizing diverse concepts from multiple sources across different periods and disciplines. Ideal for those seeking a foundational liberal arts education, the program's emphasis on cultural analysis prepares graduates for careers in law, education, government, media, and writing. It also serves as an excellent option for undecided students or those planning advanced studies in humanities fields.
Prospective humanities majors should complete Writing 1 and Writing 2 as part of their general education language requirements. The department advises against using humanities courses to fulfill general education humanities credits, encouraging students instead to explore complementary subjects within the field.