Art Pathway (ASA)
Art Pathway (ASA)
The Art Pathway Associate in Science and Arts degree has been designed to prepare students to transfer as Junior status to bachelor’s degree programs in Art, Fine Arts or Graphic Design at participating Michigan colleges or universities.
Pathway Counselor
Seth York, Counselor
Phone: (231) 777-0362
Email: counselingandadvising@muskegoncc.edu
Schedule an Appointment
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Art Pathway (ASA) Degree Requirements
Source: 2024-25 Catalog
The MiTransfer Pathway Associate in Science and Arts (ASA) degree includes the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) and is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in a particular discipline.
A minimum of 62 credit hours with a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA, is required for the ASA Degree. MCC and the Michigan Transfer Agreement require a “C” or better in individual courses used to meet ASA and MTA requirements. These courses are shown in bold type below. Courses numbered below 100 do not count toward the ASA. Any course can be used only ONCE in any category.
| General Education Requirements (Minimum – 35 credits) |
| Communication – 6 credits with grades of “C” or better English – 101, 102 |
| Science – 6 credits with grades of “C” or better. Courses must be in two or more disciplines (subjects). Must include at least one lab science. Lab classes: Biology – any MCC Biology course with a lab Chemistry – any MCC Chemistry course with a lab Environmental Science – 110L&L Geography – 101A, 215 Geology – 101A, 102, 250Lab Physical Science – 101A Physics – 201CL&L, 202CL&L, 203L&L, 204L&L Non-Lab: Anthropology – 105D Astronomy – 101, 105A Biology – 115, 200, 207LEC, 250LEC Geography – 214, 260 Geology – 100, 201, 250LEC |
| Math – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better Math – 107A, 109A, 115A, 141, 161, 162A, 215A, 276, 283, 295 |
| Ethics and Logic – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better Philosophy – 101, 102, 104, 202, 203, 204, 205, 207 |
| Social Relationships – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better Economics – 101A, 102A Psychology – 102, 201, 203, 207, 209, 210 Sociology – 101, 102A, 202A, 203, 205, 206 Women’s Gender Studies – 101, 201 |
| Western Culture -3 credits with grades of “C” or better Art – 198 |
| American Culture – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better History – 201, 202, 207, 211, 212B, 214, 220 Political Science – 111, 205, 220 |
| International Culture – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better Anthropology – 103, 110 English – 207, 211, 218A French – 101, 102, 201, 202 Geography – 104, 105 German – 101, 102, 201, 202 History – 150, 151, 216 International Cultural Studies – 101 GER (Germany) Philosophy – 105 Political Science – 202, 210A, 210B, 211 Spanish – 101, 102, 201, 202 |
| Aesthetic Values – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better Art – 104 |
| Physical Education and Health – minimum 2 credits. Choose ONE of the following options: Option 1: PEA 101A, 103, 104A, 118, 201 and choose ONE PEA or Dance course Option 2: PEA 121 (3 credit hours) MCC and the MTA require a “C” or better in courses used to meet ASA and MTA requirements, which are noted on this guide. Classes that may be used to fulfill MTA requirements are in bold. Program Specific Courses – 9 credits with grades of “C” or better. MUST take all classes ART 199 ART 105B ART 117 |
| Computer Competency Pass any 3-credit-hour or greater CIS class with a “C” or better, or pass MCC’s CIS 110/120A Computer Competency Test. |
| Recommended Elective – minimum 18 credits Elective credits will be comprised of additional classes and required class credits earned in the general education requirements. It is recommended that students complete two studio art courses in two different mediums. Please work with the MCC Pathway Counselor and refer to the transfer guide from the 4-year institution to make sure that you select the appropriate courses to transfer. ART 106B Beginning Printmaking-Relief ART 107 Painting I ART 108 Ceramics I ART 109 Sculpture ART 118 Beginning Printmaking Intaglio ART 202 Contemporary Art History ART 204B Drawing II-Transf. Port. Prep ART 214 Photography 35MM Black/White ART 220 Figure Drawing |
CAREERS IN THIS PATHWAY
Art Pathway Careers
Students who receive this degree will transfer to a four-year college or university and will typically work towards a degree in the following career areas:
- Architects
- Art Conservationists
- Art Critics
- Art Directors and Collections Managers
- Art Educators (K-post secondary and non-profit)
- Art Museum Directors
- Art Therapists
- Automotive and Industrial Designers
- Cinematographers
- Costume Designers
- Craftspeople (Potters, Blacksmiths, Metalwork/Jewelry Artists, Glass Artists, Woodworkers, Fiber Artists)
- Exhibit Designers
- Fashion Designers
- Furniture Designers
- Gallerists
- Game Designers
- Graphic Designers
- Illustrators
- Interior Designers
- Jewelry Designers
- Landscape Architects
- Make-up Designers
- Multi-media Artists
- Photographers
- Photojournalists
- Product Designers
- Prop Designers
- Technical and Scientific Illustrators
- Textile Designers
- Toy Designers
- Typographers
- Visual Artists
- Web Designers
MICHIGAN COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Art Pathway: MiTransfer Colleges and Universities
The Michigan colleges and universities listed below are MCC’s transfer partners in the Art Pathway for the MiTransfer Pathway Agreement:
- Andrews University
- Central Michigan University
- College for Creative Studies
- Concordia University – Ann Arbor
- Eastern Michigan University
- Ferris State University
- Finlandia University
- Lawrence Technological University
- Michigan State University
- Northern Michigan University
- Oakland University
- Saginaw Valley State University
- Siena Heights University
- Spring Arbor University
- University of Michigan – Flint
- Wayne State University
Art Pathway Map
YEAR 1 – FALL SEMESTER
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| ART 105B | Two-Dimensional Form & Surface | 3 |
| ART 198 | Art History 1 | 3 |
| ART 104 | Drawing 1 | 3 |
| CIS 110 / 120A | Computer Competency Requirement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
YEAR 1 – WINTER SEMESTER
| ENG 102 | General Composition | 3 |
| ART 199 | Art History II | 3 |
| ART 117 | Three Dimensional Form & Space | 3 |
| Math Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Physical Education Requirement | 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 14-15 |
YEAR 2 – FALL SEMESTER
| Art Studio Elective | 3 | |
| Science Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Ethics/Login Requirement | 3 | |
| American Culture Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Social Relationships | 3-4 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15-18 |
YEAR 2 – WINTER SEMESTER
| Art Studio Elective | 3 | |
| Science with Lab Requirement | 4 | |
| International Culture Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16-17 | |
| Required Degree Total | 62 |
