Humanities: Asian Studies

The AA degree in Humanities-Asian Studies provides preparation for upper-division course work in Humanities at a four-year university. The degree will guide students to examine the Asian experience through its ideas (philosophy), through its commitment to its culture, traditions and rituals (religions) and through its applied practices (the disciplines for self-development of body/mind health, meditation and martial arts). Courses are offered which provide opportunities for self-discovery and the construction of a coherent outlook and critical reason. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of C or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following general education patterns- Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements (Local General Education), or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).