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 1102 | Foundation Art History 1 | 3 cr |
| ART 1103 | Foundation Art History 2 | 3 cr |
| ART 1118 | Foundation Two-Dimensional Design | 3 cr |
| ART 1120 | Foundation Three-Dimensional Design | 3 cr |
| ART 1121 | Foundation 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
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, Race, Power, and Justice in the United States – 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.