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Art History AA-T Degree

This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a campus of the California State University (CSU). Other than the required core, the courses you choose to complete this degree will depend to some extent on the selected CSU for transfer. It is critical that you meet with a CRC counselor to select and plan the courses for the major.

Total Units:

61-62

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
ART 300 Drawing and Composition I	3		F, S, Su
ARTH 303 Art Survey: Ancient to 14th Century	3		F, S	Cal-GETC Area 3A
CalGETC Area 1A- English Composition	3	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 1A
CalGETC Area 2- Math & Quantitative Reasoning	3-4	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 2
CalGETC Area 6- Ethnic Studies	3		F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 6

Semester 2

15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
ARTH 309 Art Survey: Renaissance to 19th Century	3	ENGL C1000	F, S	Cal-GETC Area 3A
3 units from List A	3	See List A	See List A
ART 304 Figure Drawing I or	3	ART 300	F, S
ART 320 Design: Fundamentals or	3		F, S
ART 361 Printmaking: Survey or	3		S
ART 372 Sculpture	3		F, S
CalGETC Area 1C - Oral Communication	3		F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 1C
CalGETC Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences	3		F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 4

Year 2

Semester 3

15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
ARTH 328 Survey of African Art or	3		Check Class Schedule for offering	Cal-GETC Area 3B
ARTH 332 Asian Art or	3	Advisory: ENGL C1000	F	Cal-GETC Area 3A
ARTH 333 Introduction to Islamic Art	3		Check Class Schedule for offering	Cal-GETC Area 3B
CalGETC Area 1B- Critical Thinking &Composition	3		F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 1B
CalGETC Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences	3		F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 4
Any transferable elective ¹	3		F, S, Su
Any transferable elective ¹	3		F, S, Su

¹ Units required are determined by the number of units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Semester 4

16 Units

Course	Units	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
ARTH 311 Art Survey: Modern Art	3	F, S
CalGETC Area 5A- Physical Sciences	3	F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 5A
CalGETC 5B-Biological Sciences	3	Check Class Schedule for offering	Cal-GETC Area 5B
CalGETC 5C-Science Laboratory	1	F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 5C
Any Transferable Elective ¹	3	F, S, Su
Any transferable elective ¹	3	F, S, Su

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available (P) = partially online

¹ Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

List A-a minimum of 3 units from the following that was not already taken:

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
ART 301 Digital Drawing and Composition	3		S
ART 304 Figure Drawing I	3	ART 300	F, S
ART 320 Design: Fundamentals	3		F, S
ART 327 Painting I	3	Advisory: ART 300	F, S
ART 361 Printmaking: Survey	3		S
ART 372 Sculpture	3		F, S
ARTH 312 Women in Art	3		S
ARTH 328 Survey of African Art	3		Check Class Schedule for offering
ARTH 332 Asian Art	3	Advisory: ENGL C1000	F
ARTH 333 Introduction to Islamic Art	3		Check Class Schedule for offering

Career Options/Outlook:

Curators administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution. Career opportunities require more than an associate degree.

A sample of reported job titles:

Educator, Arts writer, Arts Critic, Arts Administration, Community Arts worker, Curator, Museum/Gallery Director, Exhibition Designer, Preparator, Registrar, Museum Education, Gallerist, Conservator

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

170

Projected growth in California (2020-2030):

27% growth

Median Salary in California with advanced degree (2021):

$77,240/yr

Source:

https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-4012.00

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

General Education (GE):

Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC or Cal-GETC Area without pre- or co-requisites can be taken at any semester.

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

About this map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published April 29, 2025

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