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Transfer Preparation for Art Education (Associate in Arts Degree or Associate in Science Degree)
Minimum of 60 credit hours.
This program is designed for students planning to complete the first two years of study leading to a baccalaureate degree and major in Elementary or Secondary Education at a four-year college or university in Illinois. A typical associate in arts or associate in science is a minimum of 60 credit hours however a transfer preparation may require different coursework depending on the receiving school. Students should consult an advisor to determine the range of electives most appropriate for the transfer institution they plan to attend.
The following courses are recommended if you choose to begin your college career at one Illinois school and later transfer to another, and you want to make sure the courses you take will count toward a degree at the new school. Remember to consult with your academic advisor early and often in your academic career!
General Education Core Requirements:
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 101 | Introduction to Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 9 | |
| Life Sciences or Physical Sciences Elective | 7-8 | |
| Mathematics Elective | 3-6 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science Elective | 9 |
Required Core:
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 102 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 103 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 104 | Basic Drawing | 3 |
| ART 211 | History of Art I* | 3 |
| ART 212 | History of Art II* | 3 |
| ART 214 | History of Modern Art* | 3 |
Recommended and Other Electives:
Select at least one media-specific studio course from the following in consultation with an advisor. If more than one course is selected, they should be from different media.
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 105 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 106 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART 145 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 154 | Intermediate Drawing | 3 |
| ART 180 | Beginning Photography | 3 |
| ART 190 | Digital Photography and Imaging I | 3 |
| ART 204 | Life Drawing | 3 |
| ART 231 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART | Printmaking | |
| ART | Jewelry and Metalworking | |
| ART | Fibers | |
| ART | Art Education Observation |
*The Art History sequence should be completed at the same school
Information contained on this Web site is subject to change. Please check with an academic advisor for current course offerings and program requirements. Current students with continual enrollment may graduate under the current program requirements or any program requirements in effect since first enrollment. Students who intend to graduate must meet with an Academic Advisor to complete an "Application to Graduate" form a full semester prior to graduation. This will help ensure that a student meets all graduation requirements. Remember to always check with the school you are interested in attending for specific requirements.
