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Why study Humanities at PCC?
Portland Community College’s Humanities program provides you with opportunities to explore the human experience through a variety of windows such as:
- Architecture
- Art
- History
- Languages
- Literature
- Music
- Philosophy
Classes are small and taught by faculty dedicated to your learning.
Degrees and certificates
PCC offers classes in this program but not a degree. These classes can be used as electives and as part of the following university transfer plans:
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer | 2 years | ||
| Associate of General Studies | 2 years | ||
| Associate of Science | 2 years |
Locations
Cascade
Rock CreekWhat will you learn?
Class information
You will examine and interpret works from the viewpoint of several disciplines to better understand how individuals and societies perceive and project themselves. Perspectives include:
- Cultural values
- Environment
- Gender roles
- History
- Political and social order
- World views
What will you do?
Humanities students could find jobs in any field that requires an understanding of the human condition. Three broad categories are academics, media, and writing. Some specific professions include:
- Archaeology
- Business theory
- Cinema
- Entertainment
- Journalism
- Literary criticism
- Teaching
- Television and radio commentary
- Writing
Next steps
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