Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Study HARTS at PCC

Although you can’t complete a full degree in the humanities or arts at PCC, you can take HARTS classes for credit that transfers to a four-year college or university. PCC arts and humanities courses might transfer as:

• elective credits,
• program requirement credits,
• and/or graduation requirements for the transfer institution.

Students should check with their transfer institution, their PCC academic advisor, and the University Transfer website for the most accurate transfer requirement information.

HARTS Programs at PCC

The following humanities and arts programs are available at PCC. Visit each program’s page to get more information about applying, see descriptions of classes, and find out more about earning a Focus Award in that discipline.

Why should I study HARTS?

The humanities and arts are central to all human cultures. Studying HARTS can facilitate deeper intercultural understanding and lay the groundwork for a civically engaged life. These subjects can also prepare you to think critically, act creatively, and succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Below are posts written by PCC faculty and staff in the humanities and arts. The posts describe the importance of HARTS programs at PCC and explain why students should take HARTS classes. Some posts also link to thought-provoking articles published outside the PCC community.