USF Tampa - Studio Art BFA - Transfer Plan
College of Fine Arts and Humanities
FTARBFA-TR
Program Leadership Information
Dr. Barbara Hubbard
Dean, Humanities & Fine Arts
hubbard.barbara@spcollege.edu
Dean, Humanities & Fine Arts
hubbard.barbara@spcollege.edu
Nathan Muehl
Associate Dean
Muehl.Nathan@spcollege.edu
(727) 341-4325
Associate Dean
Muehl.Nathan@spcollege.edu
(727) 341-4325
Program Summary
This Program of Study is intended to assist in the transfer advising process. Students following a transfer plan (FTARBFA-TR) will graduate with an Associate of Arts degree from SPC. The following requirements include State Mandated Prerequisite courses and are intended to prepare students for transfer into the Studio Art Bachelor of Fine Arts program at USF Tampa (CIP Code 50.0702). Students should always consult with the desired institution to determine if the anticipated program is limited access and to ensure the correct coursework is being taken (including any foreign language requirements), and see if additional requirements exist (e.g., minimum GPA).
Fuse Program Information Students must declare their enrollment in the Fuse Program before completing 30 credit hours. Students in the Fuse Program must meet certain eligibility criteria to ensure their guaranteed admission to their intended program: minimum GPA, completing the courses outlined in the Academic Pathway, completing all State Mandated Prerequisites, and graduating with an Associate of Arts degree. To declare enrollment in the Fuse Program, or to check eligibility status, please make an appointment with your academic advisor. A list of fuse majors can be found at www.spcollege.edu/fuse.
Academic Pathway
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
If you have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
- the recommended order in which to take the program courses
- suggested course when more than one option exists
- which semester each course is typically offered
- if the course has a prerequisite
- courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
If you have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Requirements
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
Humanities and Fine Arts Elective
Credits 3
A grade of “C” or better is required for all State Mandated Prerequisites.
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Humanities and Fine Arts Elective requirement for the AA degree.
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Humanities and Fine Arts Elective requirement for the AA degree.
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
Electives
Credits 21
Completion of this requirement satisfies 21 elective credits required for the AA degree.
Completion of this requirement satisfies 21 elective credits required for the AA degree.
ART XXXX*
Additional ART prefix courses
ART XXXX*
Additional ART prefix courses
6
*Students are encouraged to take two sequential
ART studio courses outside of the foundations
areas. For example: Ceramics 1 and 2 (ART 1750C
and 1751C), Painting 1 and 2 (ART 2500C and
2501C), Printmaking 1 twice (ART 2400C), or
Beginning (Analog) and Digital Photography (PGY
2401C and 2800C)
*Students are encouraged to take two sequential
ART studio courses outside of the foundations
areas. For example: Ceramics 1 and 2 (ART 1750C
and 1751C), Painting 1 and 2 (ART 2500C and
2501C), Printmaking 1 twice (ART 2400C), or
Beginning (Analog) and Digital Photography (PGY
2401C and 2800C)
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
AA Gen Ed
Credits 33
Communications - Composition
Communications - Composition
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
Interdisciplinary Studies I: Composition I and Introduction to Humanities (Historical)
6
Communications - Literature
Communications - Literature
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 36 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 36 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
Completing IDS 1337H, LIT 2110, LIT 2110H, LIT 2120, or LIT 2120H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Completing IDS 1337H, LIT 2110, LIT 2110H, LIT 2120, or LIT 2120H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Honors Interdisciplinary Studies: Modern Cultures, Global Insights (Historical)
6
Communications - Speech
Communications - Speech
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Social and Behavioral Sciences - American Government
Social and Behavioral Sciences - American Government
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H will satisfy the course component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H will satisfy the course component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.
Social and Behavioral Sciences - Elective
Social and Behavioral Sciences - Elective
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Humanities and Fine Arts - Core
Humanities and Fine Arts - Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing ARH 1000, HUM 1020 or IDS 1106 will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing ARH 1000, HUM 1020 or IDS 1106 will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Interdisciplinary Studies I: Composition I and Introduction to Humanities (Historical)
6
Mathematics - Core
Mathematics - Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Mathematics - Elective
Mathematics - Elective
3
Students may complete an additional 3 credits from the Mathematics Core coursework above
Students may complete an additional 3 credits from the Mathematics Core coursework above
Select 3 credits from any Mathematics course with: MAC, MAP, MAS, MGF, MTG or STA prefix.
Minimum grade of "C" required.
Select 3 credits from any Mathematics course with: MAC, MAP, MAS, MGF, MTG or STA prefix.
Minimum grade of "C" required.
Natural Sciences - Core
Natural Sciences - Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing any course with an "L" or "C" in the number will also satisfy the Natural Sciences Laboratory requirement.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing any course with an "L" or "C" in the number will also satisfy the Natural Sciences Laboratory requirement.
Natural Sciences - Elective
Natural Sciences - Elective
3
Students may complete an additional 3 credits from the Science Core coursework above
Students may complete an additional 3 credits from the Science Core coursework above
Select 3 credits from any Science course with: APB, AST, BCH, BOT, BSC, CHM, ESC, EVR, EVS, GLY, HUN, MET, MCB, OCB, OCE, PCB, PHY, PSC or ZOO prefix. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing any course with an "L" or "C" in the number will also satisfy the Natural Sciences Laboratory requirement.
Select 3 credits from any Science course with: APB, AST, BCH, BOT, BSC, CHM, ESC, EVR, EVS, GLY, HUN, MET, MCB, OCB, OCE, PCB, PHY, PSC or ZOO prefix. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing any course with an "L" or "C" in the number will also satisfy the Natural Sciences Laboratory requirement.
Natural Sciences - Laboratory
Natural Sciences - Laboratory
0
Complete at least 1 course from the Natural Sciences coursework that includes a laboratory component. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Natural Science Laboratory courses include any "C" or "L" course with the following prefixes: APB, AST, BCH, BOT, BSC, CHM, ESC, EVR, EVS, GLY, MCB, MET, OCB, OCE, PCB, PHY, PSC or ZOO.
Complete at least 1 course from the Natural Sciences coursework that includes a laboratory component. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Natural Science Laboratory courses include any "C" or "L" course with the following prefixes: APB, AST, BCH, BOT, BSC, CHM, ESC, EVR, EVS, GLY, MCB, MET, OCB, OCE, PCB, PHY, PSC or ZOO.
Ethics
Ethics
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Computer and Information Literacy Competency
Computer and Information Literacy Competency
0
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS
1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses below. No minimum credits required.
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS
1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses below. No minimum credits required.
Foreign Language
Foreign Language
0
This degree program requires a minimum of two consecutive years of a foreign language in high school OR two semesters of a foreign language at the college level.
This degree program requires a minimum of two consecutive years of a foreign language in high school OR two semesters of a foreign language at the college level.
Enhanced World View
Enhanced World View
0
Complete at least one 3-credit course from the approved General Education Enhanced Worldview coursework below. This requirement is intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Any college-level foreign language course, excluding American Sign Language, will meet this requirement.
Complete at least one 3-credit course from the approved General Education Enhanced Worldview coursework below. This requirement is intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Any college-level foreign language course, excluding American Sign Language, will meet this requirement.
Interdisciplinary Studies I: Composition I and Introduction to Humanities (Historical)
6
Honors Interdisciplinary Studies: Modern Cultures, Global Insights (Historical)
6
Civic Literacy
Civic Literacy
0
Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) AND satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.
Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) AND satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Electives
Credits 3
Complete 24 credits to satisfy the 60 credit requirement for the Associate of Arts degree: 21 credits from the above State Mandated Prerequisites and 3 additional elective credits.
The courses used to satisfy the Computer and Information Literacy Requirement and Foreign Language Requirement will be counted as Elective credits.
The courses used to satisfy the Enhanced World View requirement will be counted as Elective credits UNLESS counted in another General Education Requirement.
Complete 24 credits to satisfy the 60 credit requirement for the Associate of Arts degree: 21 credits from the above State Mandated Prerequisites and 3 additional elective credits.
The courses used to satisfy the Computer and Information Literacy Requirement and Foreign Language Requirement will be counted as Elective credits.
The courses used to satisfy the Enhanced World View requirement will be counted as Elective credits UNLESS counted in another General Education Requirement.
Total: 60