Performing Arts scholarships are available to high school graduates and current students with demonstrated artistic talent. Lawson State Community college is a small institution where students receive more personal attention and guidance. Instructors are deeply interested in mentoring students to be successful at their next institution and in their growth as adult learners. The faculty develops a personal success plan for each student attending Lawson State. In the art classes, there are hands-on training opportunities in various media and small class critiques. Well-equipped studios and exhibition opportunities await those students choosing this concentration.
Our Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate and Science (AS) two-year degrees range from 60 to 64 transferable credits. That means that once you graduate from Lawson State, you will be able to enter your four-year college of choice as a junior and secure a 4-year degree. To increase your earning power, many Arts and Humanities students continue their education and get their Masters degrees and doctorate degrees in the select career pathways.
All Arts and Humanities AA and AS degrees are backed and protected by Alabama Transfers (Learn More).
Lawson State Offers a variety of Arts and Humanities Programs. Expand to view listing. To explore more Arts and Humanities pathways click on the Alabama Transfers bar below. Any area of concentration you select, you can take the classes here at Lawson State or complete the bulk of your classes here, transfer early and complete a Reverse Transfer to complete your studies at the four-year college. Student graduating from Lawson's Social Science Department are awarded with Associate 2-year degrees--either Associate in Science or Associate in Arts depending on the specific Area of Concentration the student selects. With an Art degree, you can explore numerous fields to include: Graphic Design, Illustrator,Gallery Management. K-12 Art Teacher, Fine Artist, Animator, Printmaker, Curator, Photographer, Airbrush Artist / Spray Painter, Architectural Illustrator, Graphic Illustrator, Technical / Textbook Illustrator and more. Credits awarded (up to 64) do transfer to 4-year colleges.
*Indicates that this specific area of concentration may not be listed in Lawson's catalog, but students can still select the focus, for the area is listed under Alabama Transfers. Contact the Records Office for adoption.
Alabama Transfers outlines what specific courses you need for each Arts and Humanities pathway (Area of Concentration). Click below to review your area of interest or to discover even more Arts and Humanities pathways that may be of interest to you.
Explore your Social Science Pathway and more career options via Alabama Transfers.
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