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title: "Associate of Arts in Humanities"
description: "Build a strong general-education foundation and stack into a bachelor's degree."
url: "https://www.apuglobal.edu/programs/humanities"
level: "Associate's"
field: "Liberal Arts"
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# Associate of Arts in Humanities

APU Global's online A.A. in Humanities is built for adults who want a flexible, transferable foundation. The 26-credit major core stacks into APU Global bachelor's programs in business, leadership, psychology, and more.

## Program facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Level | Associate's |
| Field | Liberal Arts |
| Credits to graduate | 60 |
| Major credits | 26 |
| Cost per credit | $535 |
| Estimated cost of major coursework | $13,910 (before aid and transfer credit) |
| Course structure | Eight-week sessions, six start dates a year |
| Format | Online, fully online |
| Transfer friendly | Yes, up to 90 credits |

## What you'll learn

- Read closely and write clearly
- Apply historical and cultural context
- Use ethical reasoning across disciplines
- Communicate to varied audiences
- Build research literacy
- Set a path to a bachelor's degree

## Career paths

- Teaching
- Public Relations
- Journalism

## Representative courses

- ARTS 110
- BIBL 100
- BIBL 230
- BIOL 105
- BIOL 230
- CHEM 115
- COMM 105
- ECON 203
- ENGL 101
- ENGL 105
- ENGL 115
- HIST 202
- HIST 204
- HIST 420
- ISTU 101
- MATH 105
- MATH 125
- NSCI 150
- PHIL 205
- PHIL 210
- PSYC 105
- RLGN 100
- RLGN 220
- SPAN 121
- SPAN 122
- STAT 280

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Associate of Arts in Humanities fully online?

Yes. This program is delivered 100% online with no required campus visits or live class meetings. Coursework is asynchronous with weekly deadlines, and everything you need, including the digital library and 24/7 Tutor.com support, is reachable from the Digital Campus.

### How long does this program take to complete?

Courses run in eight-week sessions with six start dates a year, so you move through the 60 credits required to graduate one session at a time. Full-time students take more courses per session and part-time students take fewer, and approved transfer credit reduces the credits you have left.

### What does the Associate of Arts in Humanities cost?

Tuition is $535 per credit, about $13,910 for the full 26 credits before aid. There are no technology or graduation fees, employers can be billed directly, and service members, veterans, and their spouses receive a 10% tuition discount.

### Is APU Global accredited?

Yes. APU Global is separately accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), reaffirmed in 2024, and is a nonprofit institution sharing a Christ-centered mission and a heritage dating back to 1899 with Azusa Pacific University. That accreditation is what makes federal financial aid and credit transfer possible.

### Are there application fees or test requirements?

There is no application fee. No SAT or ACT scores are required; admission is based on a high school diploma or GED and official transcripts from any prior college. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis against each session's deadline rather than a single annual cutoff.

### How many credits can I transfer in?

Up to 90 credits. Military training is evaluated from your Joint Services Transcript, and up to 30 credits can come from Prior Learning Assessment. The evaluation is free and results come back before you enroll.

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Source: https://www.apuglobal.edu/programs/humanities
Publisher: APU Global, a fully online university sharing one mission with Azusa Pacific University.
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