“Having three kids and being a non-traditional student, I looked at becoming a student at Three Rivers as a challenge. But TRCC helped me gain the confidence and skills I needed.

I graduated in May 2016 with two Associate Degrees, one in Visual Fine Arts and one in Graphic Design and went on to transfer to the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford for my bachelor’s degree.”

Mary Pollard, Visual Fine Arts A.A. and Graphic Design, A.S. ’16

This program will allow you to gain personal enjoyment and pursue education through the creative learning process.  It is designed to provide both a strong basic foundation in the visual arts and a broad background in general education. If you are interested in seeking a professional career, this program offers a transfer-oriented course of studies that leads to enrollment in an art school or other baccalaureate institution.

Career Options

Commercial Art
Art Education
Art Therapy
Fine Arts

Easy Transfer Options

Central Connecticut State University
Eastern Connecticut State University
Southern Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University

Related Degrees & Certificates

Because you are interested in the Visual Fine Arts, A.A., you might want to look at these programs, too.

Art Studies, A.A. – CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree
Graphic Design, A.S.

Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate
Graphic and Communication Arts Certificate
Marketing Certificate

See below for a list of all full-time Department Faculty. Please note that not all listed faculty may teach courses related to this specific degree or certificate program.

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Pamela Carroll

B.A., Merrimack College; Ed.M., Harvard University; Licensed School Social Worker/School Adjustment CounselorHumanities and Social Sciences Department Professor of Psychology

Office: C116
postal Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9412work PCarroll@threerivers.eduINTERNET

Jeffrey A Crouch, Ph.D.

A.S., Mohegan Community College; A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., Western Connecticut State University; M.P.A., Ph.D., University of IdahoHumanities and Social Sciences Department Professor of Criminal Justice

Office: D209C
postal Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9418work JCrouch@threerivers.eduINTERNET

Terrence Delaney, Ph.D.

B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University; M.A., Ph.D., Clark UniversityHumanities and Social Sciences Department Department Chair & Professor of History

Office: C118
postal Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9422work TDelaney@threerivers.eduINTERNET

Michael Farrow

Humanities and Social Sciences Department

Office: C-150
home Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9491home mfarrow@threerivers.eduINTERNET

Philip E Mayer Jr.

B.S., Villanova University; M.A., Kansas State University; M.L.S., Fort Hays State UniversityHumanities and Social Sciences Department Professor of Economics and Political Science

Office: C146
postal Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9453work PMayer@threerivers.eduINTERNET

Jennifer Nally, Ed.D.

B.S., Rhode Island College; M.A., Rhode Island College; Ed.D., Johnson and Wales University; R.I. Certified K – 3Humanities and Social Sciences Department Professor

Office: C110
work Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9421work JNally@threerivers.eduINTERNET

Steven Neufeld, Ph.D.

B.A., Brown University; M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern UniversityHumanities and Social Sciences Department Professor of Sociology and International Studies

Office: C142
postal Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9457work SNeufeld@threerivers.eduINTERNET

Jeffrey Nixon

A.S., Mohegan Community College; B.S., University of New Haven; M.S., Eastern Connecticut State UniversityHumanities and Social Sciences Department Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

Office: C208
work Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9478work jnixon@threerivers.eduINTERNET

William O’Hare

B.A., Marist College; M.A., University of ConnecticutHumanities and Social Sciences Department Professor of Anthropology

Office: C202
postal Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9436work WOHare@threerivers.eduINTERNET

Peter Patsouris

B.A., Boston University; M. A., Providence CollegeHumanities and Social Sciences Department Professor of International Studies

Office: C108
postal Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9462work PPatsouris@threerivers.eduINTERNET

Rhonda Spaziani

B.A., Quinnipiac College; M.S., Southern Connecticut State UniversityHumanities and Social Sciences Department Instructor and Coordinator for College & Career Sucess

Office: C148
work Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9293work RSpaziani@threerivers.eduINTERNET

Laura Vasselle

B.F.A., Ohio State University; B.A. Trinity College; M.L.S., Kent State UniversityLibrary, and Humanities and Social Sciences Department Assistant Librarian and Program Leader for Library Technology Certificate

Office: C123
postal (860) 215-9286work LVasselle@threerivers.eduINTERNET