Art History, B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts in Art History is an interdisciplinary approach to visual and material culture. Art History exposes students to the inherently related disciplines of the humanities. It fosters fundamental research skills, good writing, and the ability to critically evaluate diverse imagery and ideas.

A maximum of 51 credits may be applied toward satisfying the Foundation Courses and Major Requirements in Art History. Students must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in each course used to satisfy Major Requirements.

Degree Requirements (120 Credits)

Core Curriculum Requirements

Core Curriculum (38-40 Total Credit Hours)

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements (3-6 Total Credit Hours)

Foundation Courses (18 Credits)

Complete the following courses:

Major Requirements (33 Credits)

ARTS or ARTD courses:

Complete the following:

Choose two ARTS or ARTD 200 level or above courses
ARTH 250 Q* - Concepts in Art History (3 credits)

ARTH courses:

At least two courses must be Non-Western, such as: ARTH 219 , ARTH 266 , ARTH 311 , ARTH 345 , ARTH 360 .

Choose nine credit hours at the 200 level or above
Choose nine credit hours at the 300 level or above
Choose three credit hours at the 400 level (in addition to ARTH 497)
ARTH 497 - Art History Senior Capstone (3 credits)

Cognates (12 Credits)

Cognates must be upper level (300 or 400 level) from outside the major.