Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Arts to Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
Transfer Degree Pathway Guide
To be considered for admission to the Department of Art and Design, students must have:
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Meet the overall GPA and academic standards established by the College of Arts & Sciences
The baccalaureate degree in studio arts is the undergraduate degree offered by the university. It is awarded to students who have completed both university-wide requirements and the
requirements of the selected degree program. The following university-wide requirements apply
to all baccalaureate degrees.
The student must:
- Complete all Cardinal Core requirements.
- Complete all required courses and program requirements.
- Have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Complete 120 hours applicable to this program.
- Complete at least 60 hours at an accredited four-year institution.
Please visit here for a list of all degree requirements.
Please reference the following for information about applying, scholarship, next steps and more.
- Transfer Application Process
- Transfer & Adult Scholarships
- Connect With Your Admissions Counselor
- Admitted Student Guide
- All admitted transfer students are required to meet with a University of Louisville academic advisor prior to registering for classes. During your advising appointment, your academic advisor will assess your transfer credit and provide a timeline to degree completion or provide details on Reverse Transfer.
Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Arts to Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art Transfer Degree Pathway Program Requirements. The total baccalaureate degree requires 121 credit hours.
Category 1: KCTCS General Education Core (33 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
ENG 101 | Written Communication I | 3 | ENGL 101 |
ENG 102 | Written Communication II | 3 | ENGL 102 |
COM 181 or COM 252 | Basic Public Speaking or Intro to Interpersonal Communications | 3 | COMM 111 or 115 |
TBS XXX | Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed* | 3 | SBS XXX |
TBS XXX | Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed* | 3 | SBS XXX |
TBS XXX | Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed* | 3 | SBS XXX |
ART XXX | Recommended Humanities course: ART 105, 201 or 202 | 3 | ARTH 250 |
HIS XXX | Recommended Heritage course: HIS 101, 102, 108 or 109 | 3 | HIST 101, 102, 104 or 105 |
TBS XXX | Natural Science w/a Lab Gen Ed | 3-4 | NS & L XXX |
MAT XXX | Math Gen Ed - MAT 146 or higher | 3 | MATH XXX |
TBS XXX | Natural Science* | 3 | NS XXX |
| Subtotal: General Education Core | 33-34 |
|
TBS XXX means to be selected by KCTCS student.
*Two disciplines must be represented
Category 2: KCTCS Associate in Arts Requirements (6 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
ART 106 | Renaissance Through Modern Art | 3 | ARTH 270 |
FL XXX | Foreign Language I | 3-4 | FL XXXX |
| Subtotal: Associate in Arts Requirements | 6-7 |
|
Category 3: KCTCS Electives (21 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
CIT 105 | Digital Literacy or IC3 Fast Track | 0-3 | CIS 100x |
FYE 105 | First-Year Experience | 0-3 | GEN 100 |
ART 110 | Drawing I or VCA 102 | 3 | ART 107 |
ART 112 | 2-Dimensional Design | 3 | ART 105 |
ART 113 | 3-Dimensional Design | 3-4 | ART 106 |
ART 210 | Drawing II | 3-4 | ART 207 |
FL XXX | Foreign Language II* | 3 | FL XXX |
FL XXX | Foreign Language III* | 3 | FL XXX |
| Subtotal: KCTCS Electives | 21 |
|
Total Associate Degree Hours | 60-64 |
*All 3 semesters of Foreign Language must be the same language. Recommended students take all 3 at one institution (KCTCS or UofL).
Category 4: UofL Major Requirements (60 Hours)
UofL Course Code | UofL Course Name | Credits | KCTCS Course |
ART 108 | Foundation Digital Design | 3 |
|
ART 599 | Studio Art Undergraduate Capstone Seminar - CUE | 1 |
|
ART XXX | Studio Art Elective - select 3 from the following: 301, 305, 306, 311, 321, 331, 341, 351, 381, 383, 385, 390 | 9 |
|
TBD XXX* | Studio Art Elective (300+ Level) | 3 |
|
TBD XXX* | Art Elective (500+ Level)**** | 6 |
|
TBD XXX* | Art History Elective (300+ Level) | 3 |
|
TBD XXX* | General Elective** | 6 |
|
TBD XXX* | General Elective (300+ Level)** | 4 |
|
TBD XXX* | Humanities Division Elective (300+ Level)** | 15 |
|
TBD XXX* | Humanities Division WR Elective** | 3 |
|
TBD XXX* | Social Science or Natural Science Elective (300+ Level) | 9 |
|
TBD XXX* | WR Course (300+ Level)*** | 3 |
|
| Subtotal: UofL Major Requirements | 65 |
|
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours | 121 |
*TBD XXX to be determined with the conjuncture of the Academic Advising Unit
**Outside of Art Studio or Art History Courses
***Can be incorporated into other degree requirements
****A grade of C- or better is required in all 300-level and 500-level courses in the major.
A grade of D in department course in any 300 level or above may not be used to fulfill a departmental requirement.
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours
KCTCS General Education Core | 33 |
KCTCS Associate in Arts Requirements | 6 |
KCTCS Electives | 21 |
UofL Major Requirements | 65 |
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours | 121 |
Updated: June 2026