Do you have a creative side? Are you interested in writing and other forms of communication? Then Arts & Humanities might be the pathway for you.

ART

An A.F.A. with an emphasis in art provides experience in sculpting, building, crafting and photography. It teaches skills in design and artistic technique that can be used in teaching or any media-based field.

Typical Jobs in the Field
artists, painters, art directors, designers, woodworkers, sculptors and illustrators

Pathway Maps

• Art/Graphic Design A.A.
• Art Education A.F.A.
• Studio Art A.F.A.
• Photo Imaging Video C.S.

COMMUNICATION

An A.A. with an emphasis in communication will prepare a student in media-based fields, in corporate and business communication, marketing and any service or analytically based field where communication is key.

Typical Jobs in the Field
public relations, organizations concerned with public perceptions, meeting/event planners, college alumni and development officers, media planners, social media managers, human resource professionals

Pathway Maps

• General A.A.

ENGLISH

An A.A. with an emphasis in English will prepare students to think critically, to analyze, to be creative, and to write and communicate well. It also prepares students to work in a variety of fields, anywhere from a social worker to a filmmaker.

Typical Jobs in the Field
teaching, technical writing, professional blogging, journalism, publishing, writer, editor, literary agent, copy editor, literary critic

Pathway Maps

• English-General A.A.
• Technical Writing A.A.
• Creative Writing A.F.A.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

An A.F.A. with an emphasis in graphic design provides students with art fundamentals, creativity and critical-thinking skills, as well as skills with cutting-edge technology – which is a necessary in almost any field.

Typical Jobs in the Field
graphic design, advertising, promotion, printing, broadcast, cinema

Pathway Maps

• Art/Graphic Design A.A.
• Graphic Design A.A.S.
• Graphic Design A.F.A.
• Design Media C.S.
• Print Media C.S.
• Web Media C.S.
• Foundations of Web Development and Design C.S.

WORLD LANGUAGES/GLOBAL STUDIES

An A.A. with an emphasis in foreign language will help students improve critical thinking, memory and listening skills, achieve higher scores on standardized English and math tests, develop better study habits and be more social, extroverted and tolerant.

Typical Jobs in the Field
teacher, ESL teacher, international business, international aid, interpreter, cultural officer, Peace Corps, fund-raising

Pathway Maps

• French A.A.
• Spanish A.A.
• German A.A.
• Arabic A.A.
• Global Studies-General A.A.
• Global Studies-General C.A.
• English Fundamentals C.S.
• English as a Second Language CS

MUSIC

An A.F.A. in this program prepares students for a career in music (performance, education, theory, business), allows students to individualize their music emphasis and sets them up for easy transfer to a four-year school. In addition, students will develop important skills such as performing under pressure, self-discipline, teamwork, critical thinking and creativity.

Typical Jobs in the Field
composer, performer, teacher, audio production, director, entertainer, song producer, sound technician, music therapist

Pathway Maps

• Music-General (Performance, Business, Theory, Composition) A.F.A.
• Music Education Pathway A.F.A
• Musical Theatre C.S.
• General + C.S. (Combined) A.F.A. + C.S.

THEATRE

An A.A. with an emphasis in theatre will help students develop teamwork, creativity, problem-solving skills and oral communication skills, not to mention provide a boost to confidence and self-esteem.

Typical Jobs in the Field
performer, director, theatre critic, box office manager, theatre manager, publicist, costume designer, arts promoter, teacher, acting coach, set/light/sound designer, technician, stage manager

Pathway Maps

• Acting A.F.A
• Acting A.A.
• Musical Theatre A.F.A.
• Musical Theatre A.A.
• Technical A.A.

PHILOSOPHY

An A.A. with an emphasis in philosophy will prepare students to think critically, synthesize complex ideas, communicate well both orally and in writing and develop research and management skills.

Typical Jobs in the Field
teaching, law, government positions, marketing, management consultant

Pathway Maps

• Philosophy-General A.A.