In support of the established SB 1440, the Student Transfer Achievement Reform (STAR) Act, and the college’s mission, vision and values, Grossmont College has created the Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer degree.  Students earning this Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) will have fulfilled the lower-division major preparation requirements for a degree considered similar at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.

The AA-T degree in Art History provides students with a comprehensive foundation in both Western and non-Western art history, preparing them for transfer to a CSU. The program emphasizes critical analysis and interpretation of artworks in their cultural, historical, and social contexts. Students develop practical skills in museum studies through projects such as conservation reports and gallery guides, while also honing their ability to evaluate art through written, verbal, and creative methods. Students planning to transfer to SDSU or other CSUs should consult with a counselor, the Visual Arts and Humanities department chair or the art history faculty.

The following is required for an Associate Degree for Transfer:

1. Minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
2. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.
3. Minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major.
4. A grade of “C” or higher or “Pass” in all courses required for the major.
5. Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern; see Degree Requirements, General Education, and Transfer Information section for more information.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
   
   1. Analyze and critically evaluate style and composition of artworks through written, verbal, and creative means.
   2. Analyze and interpret the meaning of artworks within their cultural, historical, and social contexts, demonstrating familiarity with major periods, styles, and movements in Western and non-Western art history, spanning from ancient to contemporary times.
   3. Create a portfolio showcasing skills in museum studies and art history through assignments such as conservation reports, gallery guides, catalog entries, museum labels, visual analyses, and field notes.

 Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Required Core
ART-124	Drawing I	3
ART-140	Survey of Western Art I: Prehistory Through Middle Ages	3
ART-141	Survey of Western Art II: Renaissance Through Modern	3
List A
Select one of the following:		3
ART-142	Art of Africa, Oceania and the Americas
ART-146	Asian Art
List B
Select one of the following:		3
ART-120	Two-Dimensional Design
ART-129	Three-Dimensional Design
List C
Select one of the following:		3
Any List A or List B course not used above
ART-143	Modern Art
ART-145	Contemporary Art
ART-147	American Art
Units for the major		18
Plus General Education Requirements (Cal-GETC)		34
Total Units		60

Complete transferable units as needed to reach 60.