Social Sciences, Humanities, and Language

Humanities and Culture

  • Explore how people express ideas through art, literature, and traditions.
  • Understand the world and its people.
  • Build valuable skills in communication, critical thinking and cultural awareness.

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Degrees that prepare students to transfer into a four-year college or university and job-training degrees that prepare students for immediate employment.

Quick Look

  • Plan: Humanities and Culture, Associate in Arts DTA
  • Units: 90
  • Funding available: Yes
  • International student eligible: Yes

Career Opportunities Include

  • Writers and Authors
  • Editors
  • News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
  • Social and Community Service Managers
  • Human Resources Specialists
  • Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
  • Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Art Directors
  • Craft Artists

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Explore Humanity, Culture, and Ideas

South Seattle College’s Humanities and Culture pathway meets Associate in Arts degree requirements and prepares you to transfer at the junior level to a four‑year university. You’ll study language, literature, film, media, and philosophy while analyzing issues of race, gender, class, and global movements. This pathway equips you with critical thinking, research, and communication skills for careers in education, media, non‑profits, public policy, and more.

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