Art History AA-T Degree

Program Overview

The Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer (AA-T) program prepares students for transfer to a bachelor's degree in Art History. It develops critical thinking, communication, and global historical and cultural knowledge, aligning with CSU curriculum and guaranteeing CSU admission. The program requires 60 transferable units, including 18 units in Art History, and a minimum 2.0 GPA. Graduates are equipped for careers in museums, galleries, education, and other fields that value critical inquiry and cultural understanding.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer (AA-T Degree) is an associate degree program designed for students intending to transfer to a bachelor's degree program in Art History or similar related fields.
• It develops essential skills in critical thinking and communication, enriches students with global historical, and cultural knowledge, which is valuable for diverse sectors like hospitality, health and human services, and education.
• The program aligns closely with CSU (California State University) curriculum, and graduates are guaranteed CSU admission, although it doesn't guarantee acceptance to a specific CSU campus or major.
• Requires the completion of 60 CSU transferable units, including CSU GE (General Education) or IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum), alongside 18 units specified for the Art History major.
• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is necessary for graduation, with a requirement of "C" or better in each major-related course, and no additional graduation requirements are mentioned.
• Students are strongly advised to connect with counselors for personalized assessment of transfer requirements before committing to the program.

Outline:

Required Core Courses

• ART 001ABeginning Drawing & Composition (3 units)
• ARTH 002A History of Art I: Prehistoric to Medieval (3 units)
• ARTH 002B History of Art II: Renaissance to Contemporary (3 units)

List A

Students choose one from these elective courses (3 units):

• ARTH 012A Arts of Asia
• ARTH 012B Arts of Africa, Oceania, & Indigenous North America
• ARTH 012C Arts of Latin America

List B

Students choose one from these elective courses (3 units):

• ART 003ABasic Design & Color
• ART 004Three-Dimensional Design
• ART 005ABeginning Figure Drawing
• ART 007Ceramics
• ART 011ABeginning Sculpture
• ART 030ABeginning Black & White Photography

List C

Students choose one from these elective courses (3 units):

• Any course from List A or B not utilized earlier
• ARTH 002CHistory of Modern Art
• ANTH 002Cultural Anthropology
• ANTH 003Archaeology, Introduction to Prehistory
• HIST 003History of World Civilization I
• HIST 004History of World Civilization II
• PHIL 012Religions of the World
• SOC 014Introduction to Race & Ethnicity
• SOC 015Mexican American Culture & Society

Note

Units within the major can be double-counted to fulfill general education requirements for the IGETC or CSU general education pattern. Elective units used to meet the 60-unit program minimum should align with CSU transfer criteria. Students should consult counselors or refer to the Associate Degree for Transfer regulations under AB (Assembly Bill) 1440 for additional details.

Careers:

Graduates with an Art History undergraduate degree attain skills and knowledge applicable to various professional and educational pursuits:

Careers:

Roles in museums, galleries, and similar cultural institutions. These include positions in art administration, archival management, exhibition management, art curating, research, marketing, and outreach. Opportunities also exist in art restoration and conservation, with professionals in this area typically requiring advanced degrees. Elementary to high school teaching positions present avenues for Art History graduates seeking teaching credentials; while postgraduate education (at least a master's degree) is usually needed for post-secondary teaching roles. Additionally, Art History education provides valuable perspectives and critical inquiry skills transferable to other occupations such as journalism, media management, or non-profit operations centered around cultural heritage and community engagement.