May 18, 2024  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog

Art, AA (ARTS.AA)

Location(s): Main Campus


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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate of Arts degree in Arts is a program designed to meet the needs of transfer students as well as those individuals interested in pursuing studio courses for personal enjoyment and enhancement. The following classes provide a broad range of foundational techniques for those students pursuing a degree in studio arts, art education, architecture, and all fields of graphic design. Art majors are required to spend 90 clock hours per semester in major’s only sections. These courses have a four-digit distinction toensure 1:1 transferability. This degree fulfills the College’s mission of developing skills in written communication, oral communication and critical thinking while advancing knowledge in diversity and social responsibility. The semester-by-semester plans described below are general guidelines. Students should work closely with their academic advisors to develop a plan that best meets their own needs and goals.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND CURRICULUM MAP.

Minimum Credit Hours Required to Graduate = 60


Semester 1 (15-19 Hours)


  • English Requirement (SGE 010) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Mathematics and Statistics Requirement (SGE 030) 3-5 Hour(s) *
  • Social Responsibility and Diversity Requirement (SGE 070) 2-4 Hour(s) *
  • Student Success Requirement (SGE 070) 1 Hour(s) *
  • 3 Hour(s) **
  • Program Elective Course (select from list below) 3 Hour(s) ***

Semester 2 (16-17 Hours)


  • English Requirement (SGE 010) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Natural and Physical Sciences Requirement (SGE 040) 4-5 Hour(s) *
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement (SGE 050) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Program Elective Course (select from list below) 3 Hour(s) ***
  • Program Elective Course (select from list below) 3 Hour(s) ***

Semester 3 (15-19 Hours)


  • 1 Hour(s) **
  • Arts and Humanities Requirement (SGE 060) 3-5 Hour(s) *
  • Communications Requirement (SGE 020) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Social Responsibility and Diversity Requirement (SGE 070) 2-4 Hour(s) *
  • Program Elective Course (select from list below) 3 Hour(s) ***
  • Program Elective Course (select from list below) 3 Hour(s) ***

Semester 4 (13-15 Hours)


  • 1 Hour(s) **
  • Program Elective Course (select from list below) 3 Hour(s) ***
  • Open Elective 3 Hour(s)
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement (SGE 050) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Arts and Humanities Requirement (SGE 060) 3-5 Hour(s) *

Notes


* CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENT

English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Student Success, Social Responsibility & Diversity

** REQUIRED PROGRAM COURSE

*** PROGRAM ELECTIVE COURSE

Other courses are subject for approval with submission of Graduation Substitution form.

Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key


  • 010 English
  • 020 Communications
  • 030 Mathematics & Statistics
  • 040 Natural & Physical Sciences
  • 050 Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • 060 Arts & Humanities
  • 070 Institutionally Designated (Social Responsibility & Diversity)

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