Explore what you are passionate about, from art and politics to history and mythology.
Learn skills in ethical judgment and cultural understanding
Humanities courses at JCCC open your world to diverse cultures. Capture new insights into everything from poetry and paintings to business and politics.
Take away knowing more about our human experience and how to:
- Use creativity
- Think critically
- Reason logically
- Ask meaningful questions
- Weigh evidence skeptically
- Build writing and critical reading skills
You dive into an exploration of moral, intellectual, and spiritual issues. For example:
- Exploring philosophy might spark thoughts about ethical questions.
- Surveying art history could make you wonder about the artists’ lives, their culture, and creative decisions.
- Reading literature from other parts of the world could provide insight into democracy and religion.
- Studying history and anthropology could explain the past and at the same time give you a clearer picture of the present.
Humanities credits are required for almost every major
Fulfill your Humanities and general education requirements at JCCC at a fraction of the cost, then transfer your credits to a four-year school later. Humanities courses full state school requirements and many count toward diversity requirements.
Reasons to attend JCCC for Humanities courses include:
- Interactive discussions and collaboration in active learning studios
- Become inspired by visiting the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art and attending shows in the Midwest Trust Center Series.
- One-on-one conversations with your professor with no more than 30 students in class.
- Free educational entertainment at JCCC’s Academic Theatre, Ruel Joyce Recital Series and Jazz Series performances.
Find your future in the Humanities
Consider an Associate of General Studies degree that is heavy in Humanities if you want to become a professional:
- Activist
- Actor
- Artist
- Historian
- Linguist
- Musician
- Social entrepreneur
- Writer
With a bachelor’s in Humanities, you could land jobs like:
- Artist
- Community health worker
- Editor
- Interpreter
- Museum curator
- Sales agent
- Social and community service manager
With a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Humanities, you could pursue a career in:
- Education
- History
- Law
- Writing
Contact Info
Allison Smith, Chair
Phone: 913-469-8500, ext. 3498
Location: OCB 342-F
Email: asmith165@jccc.edu
