Education - Specialization in Art Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree
Can you see yourself pursuing a career teaching art, art history or working in a museum? If your career goals include artistic expression, this program is for you. This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the baccalaureate degree program with a specific interest in art.
Program Length 2 years (4 semesters)
Transfer Objectives college or high school teaching art history, undecided majors with an interest in art, museum studies, or museum curator.
Is this degree for you? Yes, if you have a specific interest in career goals that include artistic expression.
Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.
Marie Porterfield is a visual artist and arts educator who is passionate about cultivating communities of artists who are collaborative, welcoming, and supportive. She teaches courses in studio art and art history. Marie earned a Master of Fine Arts in Art from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from East Tennessee State University.
Marie Porterfield Program Coordinator OTC 210
mporterfield@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2550
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Complete an Associate of Arts & Science degree at VHCC and you may be eligible to receive up to $2K annually for tuition expenses. Ask us about Transfer Grants.
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Start at VHCC and meet specified transfer agreement requirements and you’ll enjoy guaranteed admission to Virginia Tech, Radford, King University, Emory & Henry College, ETSU and more.
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