2025-2026 College Catalog
Art History Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide
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Where does my path start?
You will complete an Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) at Shoreline. Once you complete your Shoreline degree, you can transfer to a four-year school to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Art History. Art History is also an excellent major for graduate studies in Fine Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business and Education. What courses should I take? This unofficial guide is intended to support you as you prepare for your major. Please consult with an advisor and your chosen four-year school(s), as program and admissions requirements vary and may change without notice. General Education - 20 Credits
Courses used to meet General Education requirements cannot also be used to meet distribution requirements. Communication (10 Credits)
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)
Choose one of the following classes: MATH& 107 , MATH 111 , MATH& 141 , MATH& 142 , MATH& 146 , MATH& 148 , MATH& 151 , MATH& 152 , MATH& 163 , MATH 207 , MATH 208 , MATH 211 , MATH& 264 , PHIL& 120 * Students planning to transfer to the University of Washington must consult Math Advising, mathadvising@shoreline.edu. Distribution Requirements - 45 Credits
The same course cannot be used in two distribution areas (e.g. both Humanities and Social Sciences). Humanities (15 Credits)
Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Art and Drama) in Humanities . Maximum of 5 credits allowed in Performance Skills courses. No more than 5 credits in a world language at the 100 level. Recommended: ART& 100 , ART 109 , ART 110 , ART 121 , ART 122 , ART 123 , ART 131 , ART 132 , ART 133 , ART 144 , ART 246 , ART 251 , ART 252 , ART 253 , ART 271 , ART 272 , ART 273 , ARTH 204 , ARTH 210 , HUM 111 , HUM 112 , HUM 113 , Literature, Philosophy. World language may be required for university admission or graduation. Strongly recommended: ARTH 224 , ARTH 225 . Natural Sciences (15 Credits)
Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g.Biology and Physics) in Natural Sciences . At least 10 credits required in Physical, Earth, and/or Biological Sciences, including at least 5 credits of lab science. Maximum 5 credits from Other Science courses. General Electives - Minimum 25 Credits
Comprised of other college-level courses or unrestricted courses. A maximum of 15 credits allowed for restricted/vocational courses, and a maximum of 3 credits allowed in Physical Education. Please see the lists of Restricted Electives and Elective Courses (Non-restricted) . Recommended: ART& 100 , ART 109 , ART 110 , ART 121 , ART 122 , ART 123 , ART 131 , ART 132 , ART 133 , ART 144 , ART 246 , ART 251 , ART 252 , ART 253 , ART 271 , ART 272 , ART 273 , ARTH 204 , ARTH 210 , Anthropology, History, Literature, Philosophy, Sociology. World language may be required for univeristy admission or graduation. Strongly recommended: ARTH 226 . Where can I transfer and what does my chosen four-year school require?
Before choosing classes, become familiar with the four-year program where you want to apply: visit the website, email the department, and/or speak with a Shoreline advisor. Below are examples from Washington schools with different admissions and graduation requirements. Check with the school for world language requirements. (Non-native speakers of English are often exempt from this requirement.) |
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