Liberal Arts, Community & Liberal Studies
The Liberal Arts Department provides graduates with a well-rounded education necessary for many different career goals. Disciplines in this department include communications, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences. Programs in Liberal Arts focus on providing a breadth of subjects so that students can attain a variety of skills and knowledge that are essential for the business world, along with the foundation to be successful in careers requiring a bachelor degree for requisite advancement in education or business.
The Department offers two different degree fields: Liberal Studies and Community Studies. A degree in Liberal Studies prepares students to work in many different areas, including education, business communications, law, and others. The program is particularly effective for students who wish to continue in their education to obtain teaching credentials or graduate degrees. Courses in this department are offered during the day, at night, and online for the convenience of working students.
Liberal Arts faculty members are qualified and caring individuals who have many years of experience helping students achieve their goals. The faculty consists of a department chair, six full-time professors, and several adjunct instructors who also work as professionals in their fields. Tutoring for the Liberal Arts programs is also available through the Humphreys College Library & Learning Center.
Degrees Offered
The Department offers the following Liberal Studies degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Associate of Arts
The Department offers the following Community Studies degrees:
- Bachelor of Science
- Minor
Degree requirements are presented in the college catalog.
Contact an Admission Counselor for more information on the programs offered or to register for classes.
Notices & Information
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Faculty Introductions
Cynthia Becerra has taught at the college since 1982 and has been department chair since 2003. She earned her M.A. in English and Literature from CSU Sacramento in 1984.
Dr. Felix Cano
Jess Bonds has taught at the college since 1991 and has been Dean of Instruction since 2001. He earned his M.A. in English from CSU Stanislaus in 1996 and is working toward his Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership at Northcentral University.
Dr. Stanislav Perkner has taught at the college since 1998. He has served as Director of the Library and Learning Center since 2001, and was Chair of the Academic Council for five years. He earned his Ph.D. in History from Comenius University in Czechoslovakia in 1982.
Rowena Walker has taught at the college since 1978, the longest serving of all of the Humphreys College professors. She has also served as Chair of the Paralegal Department since 1980. She earned her M.A. in Political Science from the University of the Pacific in 1978.
Dr. Richard Chabot has taught at the college since 1996, and has overseen the Community Studies program since 1998. He earned his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1991.
Dr. Robert Humphreys Jr.
Dr. Robert Humphreys
Dr. Michael Duffett
Leslie Walton