NWCCD 2006-08 Catalog 
    
    Apr 23, 2024  
NWCCD 2006-08 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

Associate of Fine Arts Degree Requirements


Associate of Fine Arts Degree

The Associate of Fine Arts degree at Sheridan College for music and the visual arts is designed to prepare students in these disciplines for transfer into an upper division bachelor of fine arts degree program or a bachelor of arts degree program. The general degree requirements necessitate coursework in many different areas to enable students to understand and appreciate his/her culture and environment. Students completing the Associate of Fine Arts should be accepted as junior level transfers at baccalaureate degree-granting institutions.

Credit Requirements for Associate of Fine Arts Degree

General Institutional Requirements:

  1. Complete a minimum of 64 credit hours at 1000 level and above.
  2. Complete a minimum of 14 credit hours of Sheridan College credit.
  3. Complete a minimum of 9 of the last 15 credit hours (applied to your degree) at Sheridan College.
  4. Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (“C”) or better in classes 1000 level or above.

 

Writing Requirement  

6

  Basic Writing (3)
Advanced Writing (3)
 

 

Math Requirement  

3

  Basic Math or Math Reasoning  

 

Science Requirement  

4

  Choose from Life Science, Physical Science, or Earth Science  

 

Humanities Requirement  

3

Government Requirement  

3-6

  Number of credits varies depending on class chosen to fulfill this requirement  

 

Global Diversity Requirement  

3

Wellness Requirement  

2

Total General Education Requirements for A.F.A. degree  

24-27

Requirements Specified in Program of Study  

37-40

  Please see the Art program for program options

 

Total Requirements for A.F.A. Degree  

64-66

  May vary slightly based on specific program  

 

The following courses will satisfy the various categories of general education requirements listed above.

Note: Certain programs may recommend a designated course to fulfill a general requirement in order to provide the best background for success in a program.

Writing Requirement


(All writing requirements must be completed with a grade of “C” or better)

Science Requirement


Total General Education Requirements: 24 Cr