16
Total Credit Hours
The Pathway to Proficiency Certificate in Art and Design is designed as your first step toward pursuing a degree in Art and Design. The program focuses on the foundational skills used in the field of Art and Design; successful completion of courses can lead to other degree goals and employment opportunities.
The Pathway to Proficiency Certificate may be completed in high school through the concurrent enrollment program, completed as an undergraduate on campus, or combination of both. Once complete, the Pathway to Proficiency Certificate can be stacked with other courses to earn a Certificate of Completion, Associate or Bachelor degree.
If you want to begin classes while in high school, make an appointment with a concurrent enrollment academic advisor early to plan for classes in an appropriate order based on availability at your high school and to discuss prerequisites.
Students need to pass Art and Design courses with a B- or higher to matriculate into the next program (portfolio reviews are also required for admission to some Art & Design associate and bachelor's programs). Students are required to submit a graduating portfolio upon certificate completion.
Graduation Requirements
If a long-range goal is AS or BS in A&D, take additional classes to stay on track for a 4-year graduation plan.
Graduation Requirements
Certificates include a streamlined set of courses in a specific program area, providing a set of industry-recognized skills preparing students for entry-level employment. Certificate opportunities in this pathway include:
Graduation Requirements
Associate degrees are typically completed in two years by full-time students and combine hands-on technical skills with general education. Associate degree opportunities in this pathway include 5 Different Art & Design Associates:
Graduation Requirements
Bachelor degrees are typically completed in four years by full-time students and combine hands-on technical skills with general education. Bachelor Degree opportunities in this pathway include multiple Art and Design options with emphasis:
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