Academic Programs in Art and Art History

Requirements for a Major in Art with an Emphasis in Studio Art

Please take 2000 level prior to 3000 level prior to 4000 level, as outlined below:

1. Lower Division (18 units):  ART 2200, 2210 or 2220, 2300, 2400, 2508, 2608
2. Upper Division (36 units): ART 3000, 3620, 3630, three courses from ART 3200-3410, 4000, three courses from ART 4200-4400 (may be repeated for credit), ART 4010 or 4020, ART 4040 and 4058.

Requirements for a Major in Art with an Emphasis in Art Education

This degree emphasis fulfills most of the Waiver Requirements of the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing (CTCC) for the Single Subject Program in Art.  Please take 2000 level prior to 3000 level prior to 4000 level, as outlined below:

1. Lower Division (21 units): ART 2200, 2210, 2220, 2300, 2400, 2508, 2608
2. Upper Division (39 units): ART 3100, 3200, 3210, 3220, 3230, 3310, 3620, 4040, 4058, 4010 (or 4020), 4030, 4100, one additional course from ART 3300-3410, and one additional course from ART 4200 - 4400.

Note: Students seeking to prepare for teaching careers in K-12 Art programs should consult with Dr. Dianne Turner, Professor of Art Education.

Requirements for a Major in Art with an Emphasis in Art History

Please take 2000 level prior to 3000 level prior to 4000 level, as outlined below:

1.  Lower Division (18 units): ART 2200, 2210 (or 2220), 2300, 2400, 2508, 2508
2. Upper Division (33 units): ART 3600, 3620, 3630, 3648, 3650, 3660, 3670*, 4000, 4010, 4710, and 4900.

*pending university approval.  An additional section of ART 4710 may be substituted for Art 3670.