In Lawson's music program, students learn the fundamentals of music and music education while earning credits in their general core classes. Students have the opportunity to participate in vocal and instrumental ensembles and receive personalized instruction. Students are given multiple performance opportunities on campus and in the community. Students also are exposed to industry professionals and networking platforms to gain internship and professional development.
Expanding your options: Choosing to major in the Arts and Humanities can lead to creative careers in Theater, Cinema, Writing/Journalism, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Art, Art Curator, Advertising, Public Relations, Publishing, Copy Editing, Graphic Designing, Grant Writer, Film Production, Photography, Actor/Theatrical Artist, Music Production and more. With an Arts and Humanities 2-year degree, you will develop your unique skills and gifts and transfer so you can complete your four-year degree at a college or university and beyond. Many Arts and Humanities students transfer to specialized Fine Arts Universities.
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.
Want specific information related to Lawson State's programs and course listings outlined in their catalog? Click here.
Explore your options by looking into these related programs.
Consider a career in the Music industry. You can become a producer, composer or business executive in this industry.
If you have a love for music and also have a business or legal mind, combine those skills and seek to become an attorney representing musical artist or work for a music company.
Bessemer Campus
Building A
Bruce Henderson, Music Instructor and LSCC Choir Director
Email: bhenderson@lawsonstate.edu
Dr. Rebecca Duncan, Arts and Humanities Chair
Email: rduncan@lawsonstate.edu
