Great Books Program in Colorado, near Denver

What is ACC'S Great Books Program?

One of only six community colleges in the U.S. with a Great Books Program approved by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education
Read works by authors recognized as the primary voices in their fields - for instance, you might read Sigmund Freud in psychology or John Maynard Keynes in economics
Great Books classes discuss a common study topic, such as the pursuit of happiness, or the current Phi Theta Kappa honors study topic, which emphasizes the connections among all the liberal arts and sciences
Complete four Great Books classes with a B or better and you will be awarded a Great Books certificate and be honored at ACC's Arts and Humanities awards ceremony at the end of Spring semester

Why Should I take Great Books classes?

A Great Books Achievement Certificate is an academic honor
Many admissions committees at four-year colleges and universities recognize that your Great Books Achievement Certificate shows you are a serious student with high academic standards and achievements.

Is ACC's Great Books Program an Honors Program?

No. Any student may enroll in any Great Books class as long as you meet the prerequisites for that class.

Are Great Books sections harder than other sections?

No. In many Great Books classes of literature, humanities, and philosophy the readings are exactly the same as in other sections
In others, such as history and biology, the readings may be more challenging, or just different
Your Great Books faculty are trained to help you in understanding the readings

How do I know which classes are Great Books classes?

You will find Great Books classes listed in the College Schedule of Classes with a notation that says "This section is part of the Great Books Program."
Great Books brochures and posters are located around the College.

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Questions?

Lucy Graca
Phone: 303.797.5811
Email: lucy.graca@arapahoe.edu

Arapahoe Community College