Art History, A.A.-T
An Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing this degree is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. It is advised that students meet with a counselor to develop an education plan and receive university admission and transfer requirements. The major requirement for an A.A.-T in Art History may be met by completing the pattern described below plus all MSJC General Education for transfer.
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Transfer degrees require a minimum of 60 semester CSU or UC transferable units with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA. Additionally, transfer degrees also require the completion of Cal-GETC general education. Please note that some courses are only transferable to a CSU, and this is noted in the program map. To transfer to a UC, students must complete at least 60 UC transferable units.
- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
Cal-GETC
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ARTH-C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| POLS-C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| MATH-115 | Ideas of Mathematics | 3 |
| ENGL-C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| CSCR-100 | College Success and Career Readiness | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| ARTH-C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ENGL-C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| COMM-C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| ART-108 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ART-100 or DES-104 | Art Appreciation or Design Theory and Culture | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| ART-121 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ANTH-C1001L | Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| ANTH-C1001 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| PS/ETHS-103 | Ethnic Politics in America or Black History in the American Context or American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) or Latinx/Chicanx Literature or Ethnic American Literature or Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies | 3 |
| ART-120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ART-104 | World Art | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| ENVS-101 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| HIST-C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-136 | Cultural History of American Motion Pictures or World History Since 1500 or History and Appreciation of Dance or Western Civilization Since 1650 or Western Civilization to 1650 or World History to 1500 or The History of East Asia Before 1600 or The History of East Asia Since 1600 | 3 |
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I or Elementary French I or American Sign Language I | 4 |
| Art Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
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Art Elective: ART-103, ART-131, ART-116, ART-122, ANTH-104, ANTH-125
Language Other Than English (LOTE):
This is a graduation requirement for UC campuses but not for admission. You can fulfill LOTE by completing two years of the same foreign language in high school with a grade of C or better in the final semester; by completing one semester of a foreign language at a college, or by demonstrating proficiency with a grade of C or better in ASL-100, FREN-101, or SPAN-101. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for this requirement. Review individual campus information and requirements here: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/uc-graduation-requirements/
Some CSU campuses may also require language proficiency for graduation, and more than one semester may be necessary.
At MSJC, LOTE courses count as electives. For personalized guidance, please consult your MSJC Counselor.
CSU - U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals:
This is a graduation requirement for CSU campuses but not for admission. Although not a Cal-GETC requirement, MSJC may certify completion of the CSU graduation requirement in U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals with POLS-C1000/C1000H and HIST-C1001/C1001H or HIST-C1002/C1002H. Courses used to meet this requirement may also be used to satisfy Cal-GETC Subject Area 4 requirements.
High School Students:
Students are encouraged to take courses during the summer before the Fall semester begins, specifically for students majoring in STEM.
Work Based Learning:
Sign up for an internship opportunity to gain valuable work experience and earn credits. For more information, email AWBL@msjc.edu or call 951-639-5352.
Meet with your Counselor:
Transfer degrees require a minimum of 60 semester CSU or UC transferable units with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA. Additionally, transfer degrees also require the completion of Cal-GETC general education. Please note that some courses are only transferable to a CSU, and this is noted in the program map. To transfer to a UC, students must complete at least 60 UC transferable units.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| ARTH-C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| or ARTH-C1100H | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era - Honors | |
| ARTH-C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| or ARTH-C1200H | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary - Honors | |
| ART-108 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| List A: Select one | ||
| ART-104 | World Art | 3 |
| or ART-104H | Honors World Art | |
| List B: Select one | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intermediate Drawing | ||
| Life Drawing | ||
| Painting I | ||
| Painting II | ||
| 2D Design | ||
| Color Theory | ||
| 3D Design | ||
| Introduction to Digital Art + Design | ||
| Ceramic Arts | ||
| Sculpture | ||
| Intermediate Sculpture (formerly Foundry-Ceramic Shell Casting) | ||
| Digital Photography Production I | ||
| List C: Select one | ||
| Select any one course from List A or List B not already used or one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
or ANTH-102H | Honors Cultural Anthropology | |
| World Prehistory | ||
or ANTH-104H | Honors World Prehistory | |
| Indigenous People of Latin America (formerly ANTH-103D Latin American Cultures) | ||
| Introduction to Archaeology | ||
| Indigenous Peoples of California | ||
| Magic, Witchcraft and Religion | ||
or ANTH-125H | Honors Magic, Witchcraft and Religion | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Modernism | ||
or ART-103H | Honors Introduction to Modernism | |
| History and Appreciation of Dance | ||
| Introduction to Native American Studies (formerly ANTH-105) | ||
| Western Civilization to 1650 | ||
or HIST-101H | Honors Western Civilization to 1650 | |
| Western Civilization Since 1650 | ||
or HIST-102H | Honors Western Civilization Since 1650 | |
| World History to 1500 | ||
or HIST-103H | Honors World History to 1500 | |
| World History Since 1500 | ||
or HIST-104H | Honors World History Since 1500 | |
| The World Since 1900 | ||
or HIST-106H | Honors The World Since 1900 | |
| The History of East Asia Before 1600 | ||
or HIST-107H | Honors the History of East Asia Before 1600 | |
| The History of East Asia Since 1600 | ||
or HIST-108H | Honors The History of East Asia Since 1600 | |
| History of World Religions (formerly HUM-104 World Religions) | ||
| Introduction to World Cinema | ||
| Ancient and Medieval Philosophy | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Units for Major | 18 | |
| Cal-GETC Pattern | 34 | |
Possible double counting: 9 units | ||
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) | ||
Total Units for A.A.-T Degree: 60 units
The overall requirements for this Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer.
- Completion of Cal-GETC requirements.
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.
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