This program is designed for students who desire a broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences, plus additional course work in an “Area of Emphasis.” This program would be an ideal choice for students planning on transferring to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC), as the student may satisfy their general education requirements plus focus on transferable course work relating to baccalaureate majors at these institutions. Because admission and major preparation requirements vary at each transfer institution, courses used to fulfill requirements for an emphasis should be selected with the assistance of GWC Counselor.

All courses included in this major are transferable to the California State University (CSU) system, and the majority are transferable to the University of California (UC) system. The courses, with the appropriate selections made, will meet major preparation for entry to baccalaureate degree programs in Visual and Performing Arts, Languages, Literature, and History fields.

Program Level Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

✓ Evaluate the ways in which people through the ages in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation.

✓ Apply aesthetic knowledge in contextualized settings.

✓ Demonstrate contributions from various disciplines to current society.