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Associate of Applied Arts
Tidewater Community College
Program Details
Associate of Applied Arts - Studio Arts (Pre-Art Therapy)
Associate of Applied ArtsAssociate of Applied Arts - Studio Arts (Pre-Art Therapy)
Tidewater Community College
The Specialization in Pre-Art Therapy is designed to prepare graduates to work in the areas of Studio Arts and/or Social and Human Services in positions such as gallery assistants, museum educators or tour guides, recreation aides at cultural art centers or recreation centers, tech assistants in mental health, activity directors in nursing homes, or a variety of health and recreation aides. This degree program and specialization will require the study of the foundations of studio art as well as courses in Psychology and Basic Counseling Skills.
Program Overview & Guidance

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Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | Admission to the veterinary technology program is selective and requires a separate application in addition to admission to the college. |
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Program Successes & Highlights | TCC had 4 graduates in 2020-21, 3 graduates in 2019-20, 8 graduates in 2018-19, 4 graduates in 2017-18, and 2 graduates in 2016-17 in the AAA program in Studio Arts (Pre-Art Therapy). |
Related Programs & Certifications

Program Credit Requirements

Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Arts - Studio Arts (Pre-Art Therapy)
64
Associate of Applied Arts: Studio Arts (Pre-Art Therapy)
64
Course Grad Req Grp (532.05)
64
Studio Arts (Pre-Art Therapy) Course Requirement - 64 Credits
64
ART 121
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ART 131
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ART 101 or ART 201
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ART 223 or ART 122
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ART 231 or ART 143 or ART 132
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ART 102 or ART 202
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ART 271
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ART 287
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Approved Studio Elective
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Mathematics Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ART 183
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST 100
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PSY 200 or PSY 201
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ART 241
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HMS 121
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY 230
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HIS 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY 215
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Residency Requirement (532.05)
64
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 48 credits may be applied to this program.
GPA Requirement
64
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | The student development requirement at TCC is waived for students who have completed an associate or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. All other coursework is evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | TCC does not distinguish between students earning an associate degree while in high school or after high school graduation. |
Credit for Prior Learning | TCC recognizes you have a wealth of skills and knowledge gained through life, work and community-based experiences. Credit for Prior Learning at TCC is academic credit awarded to students who successfully demonstrate college or university-level learning achieved through informal or experiential learning outside of the classroom. You can have your learning evaluated for academic credit, saving you time and money towards earning your degree.
For more information: https://help.tcc.edu/s/topic/0TO1R000000gnrkWAA/credit-for-prior-learning |
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College Level Information

Number of Transfer Students
3364
College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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Is This College Right For Me? | At TCC, we believe everyone should have access to a high quality, affordable education. With diverse programs designed for immediate job placement, smaller class sizes, top-rated faculty and modern campuses, TCC is an ideal environment for a life changing education, right here in your own backyard. |
Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined when an academic plan is selected by the student. |
First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance. |
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Completing the first two years of your degree at TCC can get you in the door - while saving you thousands on the cost of your education. We recommend that you start your transfer planning during your first semester at TCC. In addition to your regular academic advising, you should review the TCC guaranteed admissions agreements and the transfer guides for the college or university to which you would like to transfer.
https://help.tcc.edu/s/article/Guaranteed-Transfer-Programs. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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Randolph-Macon College | Arts Management - Art (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Randolph-Macon College | Arts Management - Music (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Randolph-Macon College | Arts Management - Theater (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Randolph-Macon College | Arts Management - Film (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Randolph-Macon College | Art History (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Visual Arts | Associate | Associate of Applied Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Visual Arts - Film Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Visual Arts - Photo Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Emory & Henry University | Art: Studio (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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25-1121.00 | Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
13-1011.00 | Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
11-9199.11 | Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites. | Management Occupations |
11-9199.02 | Compliance Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards. | Management Occupations |
11-9199.08 | Loss Prevention Managers | Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures. | Management Occupations |
11-9199.00 | Managers, All Other | All managers not listed separately. | Management Occupations |
11-9199.01 | Regulatory Affairs Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures. | Management Occupations |
11-9199.10 | Wind Energy Development Managers | Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects. | Management Occupations |
11-9199.09 | Wind Energy Operations Managers | Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning. | Management Occupations |
Cost To Complete
