Arts & Humanities
Berkeley City College offers four Liberal Arts transfer options.
Choose the one best suited to your educational goals.
- The Humanities AA with an emphasis on Film Studies is housed within the Department of Languages, Stories, and Ideas. Questions should be addressed to the Chair(s) of that department.
- The Liberal Arts AA with an emphasis on Arts and Humanities is housed within the Department of Arts and Cultural Studies. Questions should be addressed to the Chair(s) of that department.
- The Liberal Arts AA with an emphasis on Social and Behavioral Science is housed within the Department of Social Sciences. Questions should be addressed to the Chair(s) of that department.
Contact Information
Department Chairs
Ari Krupnick: akrupnick@peralta.edu
Laura Ruberto: lruberto@peralta.edu
Department of Social Sciences Co-Chairs
Tim Rose, Ph.D.
trose@peralta.edu
Linda McAllister
lmcallister@peralta.edu
Humanities with an emphasis on Film Studies
Associate in Arts Degree Program
The A.A. in Humanities with an emphasis on Film Studies provides students with an interdisciplinary and liberal arts approach to studying film history and film analysis. Students are introduced to the rich field of Film Studies. Depending on their interests, Film Studies students can explore film's historical development, film genres, film's relationship to issues of diversity and identity, cinematic global contexts and traditions, and digital and multimedia developments in cinema. A Film Studies A.A. degree prepares students to transfer and provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in various related majors at four-year institutions, such as Film, Cinema, or Media Studies.
Liberal Arts with an emphasis on Arts and Humanities
Associate in Arts Degree Program
The A.A. in Liberal Arts with an emphasis on Arts and Humanities provides students with a broad perspective on the cultural and artistic expression of human beings and societies. It is designed to stimulate appreciation for and understanding of values, ideas, and artifacts of culture and society, specifically as these relate to how different cultures through the ages have responded to themselves and the world around them through the production of creative forms of expression. Critical thinking skills and self-understanding through these courses provide a framework for lifelong study in liberal arts. Successful completion of the curriculum in Arts and Humanities offers students a breadth of knowledge that could be focused on single-discipline degrees and applied to an interdisciplinary degree. The degree is intended for those who are considering transfer but have not decided on a major; those who are required to complete a degree for job promotion; or individuals who may wish to further their education and are considering a major that is interdisciplinary in focus. In all cases, you should consult with a counselor to develop their own program of study.
Liberal Arts with an Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Associate in Arts Degree Program
The A.A. in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences provides students with a broad perspective on human behavior. It is designed to stimulate appreciation for, and understanding of, values, ideas, and artifacts of culture and society. Critical thinking skills and self-understanding through these courses provide a framework for lifelong study in liberal arts. Successful completion of the curriculum in Social and Behavioral Sciences offers students a breadth of knowledge that could be focused on single-discipline degrees and applied to an interdisciplinary degree. The degree is intended for those who are considering transfer but have not decided on a major or for those who are required to complete a degree for a job promotion. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor to develop their own program of study.
Liberal Arts: CSU General Education Breadth
Certificate of Achievement
If you plan to transfer to the California State University system (CSU), you are encouraged to pursue a Certificate of Achievement in Liberal Arts. You should consult with a counselor to develop your own program of study.
Liberal Arts: Intersegmental General Education Transfer (IGETC)
Certificate of Achievement
If you plan to transfer to the California State University system (CSU) or the University of California system (UC), you are encouraged to pursue a Certificate of Achievement in Liberal Arts. You should consult with a counselor to develop your own program of study. Read our Program Brochure here.
Faculty
Our faculty come from a diverse array of disciplinary training, including Folklore, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Religious Studies, and Theater. Our interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary backgrounds mirror the kinds of courses we offer as well as the kind of humanistic approach we take in our courses.
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Shawn Doubiago, Ph.D. (sdoubiago@peralta.edu)
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Dylan Eret, Ph.D. (deret@peralta.edu)
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Laura E. Ruberto, Ph.D. (lruberto@peralta.edu)
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Avy Valladares, Ph.D. (lvalladares@peralta.edu)
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Anna Rodas, Ph.D. (ARodas@peralta.edu)
