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Art History A.A. Degree - Fall 2025 Catalog Rights

This program roadmap 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 roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. ATTENTION: General Education requirements have changed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please see GE guidance page for more information on the different pathways.

Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

13 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ARTH 304
Ancient Art
3
F, S
L3
ARTH 332
Asian Art or
3
F, S
See Art History Course List*
3
F, S
ENGL C1000 Z
Academic Reading and Writing
3
F, S
L1A
Natural Sciences Z
3
F, S
L5
Living Skills: Physical Education Z
1
F, S
L7A
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

* See List under Semester 4

Semester 2

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ARTH 309
Art Survey: Renaissance to 19th Century
3
F, S
Living Skills: Life Development Skills Z
3
F, S
L7B
Ethnic Studies
3
F, S
L6
MATH 300 Z
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas or
3
F, S
L2
See Math List Z
3
F, S
L2
Degree Applicable Elective
3
F, S
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Math List: 

MATH 310: Mathematical Discovery (3 units) 

STAT 300: Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4 units) 

PSYC 330: Introduction to Statistics for Behavioral Science (3 units) 

Second Year

Semester 3

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ARTH 306
Medieval Art
3
F, S
ARTH 318
History of American Art or
3
F, S
ARTH 307
Italian Renaissance Art
3
F, S
Oral Communications and Critical Thinking Z
3
F, S
L1B
Degree Applicable Elective
4
F, S
Art Major Elective (See List Below) 1
3
F, S
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1A minimum of 3 units from the following:

ART 300 Drawing and Composition I (3)   

ART 320 Design: Fundamentals (3)   

ART 323 Design: Color Theory (3)   

ART 361 Printmaking: Survey (3)  

ART 364 Printmaking: Relief (3)   

ART 370 Three Dimensional Design (3)   

ART 372 Sculpture (3)   

ART 382 Metal Design: Emphasis in Mixed Media (3)   

ART 383 Metal Design: Emphasis In Fabrication (3)   

ART 390 Ceramics (3)   

ART402 Beginning Clay Sculpture (3)

Semester 4

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ARTH 311
Art Survey: Modern Art
3
F, S
Social/Behavioral Science Z
3
F, S
L4
Degree Applicable Elective
3
F, S
Degree Applicable Elective
3
F, S
Degree Applicable Elective
4
F, S
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Art History Major Elective: A minimum of 3 units from the following:

ARTH 312 Women in Art (3)   

ARTH 324 Art of the Americas (3)   

ARTH 325 Native American Art History (3)   

ARTH 328 Survey of African Art (3)   

ARTH 330 Survey of African-American Art (3)   

ARTH 332 Asian Art (3)   

ARTH 333 Introduction to Islamic Art (3)

Notes

ATTENTION: General Education requirements have changed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please see  GE guidance page for more information on the different pathways. For the previous academic year see  General Education requirements.

  • FLC 2025-2026 AA/AS General Education requirements. 
  • A degree applicable elective is defined as any class with a course number between 100 and 499. 
  • Some English and math courses have support courses (co-requisites). See your assessment results for more details. 
  • Students may earn credit for College Entrance Board Advanced Placement (AP) tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5. AP scores can be used to meet Folsom Lake College associate degree general education , CSU,UC, and other 4 year University requirements --Check with your counselor to determine whether these test results will be accepted at the transfer institution of your choice.


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 May 10, 2025

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