Arts andHumanities
The Arts and Humanities pathway groups together programs in literature, history, theatre, and the visual arts — along with the math, physics, and pre-engineering degrees that round out a well-prepared transfer student. Each program below lists the credential you'll earn — certificate or associate degree — so you can find the path that matches your goals.

Credential Key
Program Area
Literature & History
The Literature & History programs at Trinidad State build strong reading, writing, and critical-thinking skills through the study of literature, culture, and the past. These Associate of Arts degrees are designed to transfer directly into a Bachelor of Arts program, giving students a solid foundation for further study in the humanities.

Program Area
Visual & Performing Arts
Trinidad State's theatre and studio art programs combine hands-on studio and stage work with a strong academic foundation. Students train on stage, backstage, and in the studio while completing coursework designed to transfer into a Bachelor of Arts program.

Program Area
Science, Engineering, Technology & Math
These degrees are designed to complete the lower-division portion of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree and provide a foundation for a wide variety of careers. This Associate of Science degree includes Guaranteed Transfer Courses and the lower-division history core courses recommended by the Colorado Department of Higher Education to provide students with basic and applied knowledge for upper-level courses.

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Explore Other Pathways
Not sure this is the right fit? Trinidad State offers six academic pathways.
