8138 - Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Religious Studies

Download as PDF

Degree and Cert Programs (GCC02)AA - Associate in Arts

Program Overview Program Learning Outcomes Program Requirements

Academic Plan Code

8138

Effective Term

Fall

Effective Year

2026

Offered At

CGC, EMC, GCC, MCC, PCC, PVC, RSC, SCC, SMC

Award Type

AA - Associate in Arts

Field of Interest

Culture and Society

Minimum Total Program Credits/Hours

Maximum Total Program Credits/Hours

GPA

2.00

CIP Code

38.0201

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

Upon completion of a bachelor's degree, students may pursue a career as: 21-1093.00 Social and Human Service Assistants 21-2011.00 Clergy 21-2021.00 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 25-4013.00 Museum Technicians and Conservators 27-3023.00 News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists 27-3043.05 Poets, Lyricists, and Creative Writers 39-4021.00 Funeral Attendants 39-7011.00 Tour Guides and Escorts Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as: 11-9151.00 Social and Community Service Managers 25-1126.00 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1062.00 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Program Description

The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Religious Studies contains the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in religious studies. Students will learn about theology and world religions, as well as the historical significance and sociocultural contexts of people's faiths. With a bachelor's degree, students may pursue positions including human and social services assistant, director of religious or educational programs, museum technician, funeral attendant, tour guide, or clergy. With a graduate degree, students may pursue positions such as reporter, correspondent, social and community service manager, teacher, or college professors in areas such as religious studies or cultural studies.

Program Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date

6/23/2026

Disclaimer

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.