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Creative Arts, Humanities, and Communication

Creative Arts, Humanities, and Communication 

Fine and Performing Arts, Critical Thinking, and Writing


Need help finding your path?

Get support from your Student Success Team
  • Natalie Torres, Guided Pathways Coordinator
  • Call (805) 592-9376 or email Natalie Torres

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Find the degree or certificate that matches your interest.


The degree flowchart gives a description, course map, career, and salary information. Specific requirements for each degree and certificate can be found under major courses.

Can't find what you're looking for? Visit the all degrees and certificates page.

 

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Art History and Professional Practices, Associate in Arts

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Art History, Associate in Arts for Transfer

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Art Studio, Associate in Arts

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Studio Arts, Associate in Arts for Transfer

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English, Associate in Arts for Transfer

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Spanish, Associate in Arts for Transfer

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Communication Studies 2.0, Associate in Arts for Transfer

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Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities Emphasis, Associate in Arts

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Film, TV and Electronic Media, Associate in Arts

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Film, TV and Electronic Media, Associate in Science for Transfer

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Journalism, Associate in Arts

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Journalism, Associate in Arts for Transfer

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Jazz Studies, Associate in Arts

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Music Performance, Associate in Arts

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Music, Associate in Arts for Transfer

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Theatre Arts, Associate in Arts for Transfer

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RELATED MAJORS IN OTHER AREAS

Architecture, Associate in Science

History, Associate in Arts for Transfer

History, Associate in Arts

*Library/Information Technology, Associate in Science

Philosophy, Associate in Arts for Transfer

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*Programs with an asterisk are those that can lead to immediate employment in the specified area of study.

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Ceramics, Certificate of Achievement

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Photography, Certificate of Achievement

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Sculpture Foundry, Certificate of Achievement

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Graphics, Certificate of Achievement

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*Audio Technology I, Certificate of Achievement

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Multimedia Journalism, Certificate of Achievement

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Music, Certificate of Achievement

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Commercial Music, Certificate of Achievement

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RELATED CERTIFICATES IN OTHER AREAS

Culinary Arts, Certificate of Specialization

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