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Fine and Applied Arts & Behavioral Science Division

Disciplines
  • Fine and Applied Arts
    • Art
    • Communication Studies
    • Film and Television
    • Interior Design
    • Music
    • Photography, Professional
    • Theatre Arts
  • Behavioral Science
    • Human Services
    • Psychology
    • Social Sciences
    • Sociology
Degree and Certificate Information


Fine and Applied Arts

Art

Students may select from two art programs — Two-Dimensional or Three-Dimensional. These programs are designed to develop visual skills in a variety of art media.

AA Degree
• Art—Two Dimensional
• Art—Three Dimensional


Art History

This program provides the academic and practical experience to prepare students for a career, or further education at a four-year institution, in art history and related fields.

AA Degree
• Art History


Art - Graphic Design & Illustration

This program provides the student with sufficient academic and practical experience for entrance into the job market as a graphic artist, or for study towards the B.A. in college or professional school.

AA Degree
• Graphic Design & Illustration


Communications Studies

This program is a broad based program concerned with the preparation and delivery of messages in interpersonal, public and mediated situations. This program focuses on understanding the communication process and improving communication skills. The program prepares the students to pursue professional goals in a variety of career possibilities including Community College Teacher, Speech Writer, Communications Consultant, Lawyer, Minister, Personnel Director, Television Director or Producer, Broadcast Journalist, Public Relations, Political Campaign Aide, Sales, Counselor.

AA Degree
• Communications Studies


Film and Television

This program is designed to provide fundamental theory and practical experiences required for a career in film and/or television.

AA Degree
• Film and Television


Interior Design

This program is designed for vocational majors planning employment in interior design or interior merchandising occupations.

AS Degree Certificate
• Interior Design • Interior Design


Music

Students may select from three music programs—Instrumental, Theory-Composition, or Vocal. Music majors are urged to take class lessons or private instruction in their specialization each semester.

AA Degree
• Instrumental
• Theory-Composition
• Vocal


Photography, Professional

Pre-employment training in professional photography is designed to prepare students for self-employment and employment in the private and public sectors and covers a broad spectrum of photographic fields, e.g., advertising illustration, industrial, portraiture, medical, commercial, photojournalism, and landscape.

AA Degree Certificate
• Photography, Professional
• Photography, Professional


Theatre Arts

This program is designed to provide a foundation in theater arts for the student who wishes to enter the entertainment industry. Students may choose from two emphasis areas — Acting and Technical.

AA Degree
• Acting Emphasis
• Technical Emphasis


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Behavioral Science

Human Services

This program is designed to equip students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for the variety of jobs in the field of Human Services. These courses are intended to provide entry-level skills and training for students who are interested in employment in mental health, social welfare, developmental services, corrections, alcohol and drug treatment, or child/adolescent treatment services.

AA Degree Certificate
• Human Services • Human Services


Psychology

The psychology program provides academic instruction in basic psychological concepts, theories, terminology, and research methods, and promotes students’ life skills, personal growth, and interpersonal effectiveness.

AA Degree
• Psychology


Social Sciences

This program offers students the opportunity to study aspects of the human experience and the intricate relationship among them.

AA Degree
• Social Sciences


Sociology

Sociology is the study of society and human behavior. Students who obtain a degree in Sociology gain a fundamental understanding of culture, socialization, inequality, racial and ethnic relations, sex roles, deviance, social issues and problems, and the distribution of political and economic power. Sociology students prepare themselves for a job in the field of business, health, education, criminal justice, government/law, or social service, and a variety of other areas.

AA Degree
• Sociology


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Last Updated: October 08, 2009
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