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Humanities

Humanities is an interdisciplinary major focusing on those areas of study that involve human thought and culture such as philosophy, literature, and the arts.

Career Options

Careers options include teaching; positions in museums, theatres or arts centers; literature or arts reviewer; writing; public relations; and other communications-related fields. 

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Vinny Green

It began innocently enough when Green was based at Camp Pendleton as a radio technician with a year left to go in the armed services. Green enrolled at MiraCosta College, where he earned an associate degree in humanities, then a second degree in sociology, with an eye toward transferring to either UC Berkeley or UC San Diego. “I wanted to pursue an education, and the California Community College system offers a wonderful opportunity and pathway to a four-year degree,” Green said.

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Academic Programs in Humanities

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    Enjoy The Tidepools publication, original art, poetry, fiction, and essays from MiraCosta College students, staff, and faculty, and awards cash prizes to students in each category. 
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