2024-2025 Course Catalog

Art Associate of Arts Emphasis (AA)

60 Credits

The Associate of Arts (AA) with Emphasis in Art is a liberal education degree with a concentration in visual art courses. It is intended for transfer to a BA four-year program. Students seeking an Associate of Arts (AA) degree with Emphasis in Art must successfully complete the AA requirements and the specific Art Emphasis requirements. This degree is designed for students who seek a general liberal arts degree with an art emphasis. The degree provides a sound art history and art studio foundation and satisfies the complete MnTC.

Required Courses

Incorporate the following Required Courses into the General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum or Additional Course Requirements sections below.

ART 1102Foundation Art History 1

3 cr

ART 1103Foundation Art History 2

3 cr

ART 1118Foundation Two-Dimensional Design

3 cr

ART 1120Foundation Three-Dimensional Design

3 cr

ART 1121Foundation Drawing 1

3 cr

Complete at least 2 additional art courses for 6 credits total, excluding ART 1101 The Visual Arts:

Course #1 _______________

Course #2 _______________

General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) – 40 Credits

*See MnTC course listings.

Goal 1: Communication – 2 Courses

ENGC 1101College Writing

4 cr

COMM 1100Introduction to Communication

3 cr

Or

COMM 1101Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3 cr

Or

COMM 1111Interpersonal Communication

3 cr

Or

COMM 1121Small Group Communication

3 cr

Goal 2: Critical Thinking

(met by completion of all 40 credits of the MnTC)

Goal 3: Natural Sciences – 2 Courses

(Select from two different departments; at least one must include a lab)

Course #1 _______________

Course #2 _______________

Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning – 1 Course

Course __________________

Goal 5: History and Social/Behavioral Sciences – 2 Courses

(Select from two different departments)

Course #1 _______________

Course #2 _______________

Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts 2 Courses

(Select from two different departments)

Course #1 met by taking required ART courses

Course #2 _______________

Goal 7: Human Diversity – 1 Course

Course __________________

Goal 8: Global Perspective – 1 Course

Course - met by taking required ART courses

Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility – 1 Course

Course __________________

Goal 10: People and The Environment – 1 Course

Course __________________

Additional Course Requirements – 20 Credits

  • One Health (HLTH) course.
  • One Exercise Science (EXSC) course.
  • Elective credits – additional course(s) numbered 1000 and above, if needed to complete the 60-credit requirement.

Other Degree Requirements

  • Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
  • Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in the MnTC.
  • Earn a minimum of 15 college-level credits at Normandale.