Major in Art (B.A.), Art History Concentration

The Art History concentration seeks to develop students' critical and analytical skills and their ability to comprehend global visual arts within social, historical, cultural, and aesthetic frameworks. Students learn about the visual and material culture of societies from around the world and across time, reflecting the global turn in the discipline of art history today. Our program offers a diverse array of courses that range from the Italian Renaissance to contemporary African art, women in art, and native North American art. Art History majors can apply their skills in visual literacy, analytical research, and oral communication to a wide range of fields to shape their career path. Our students have entered careers in academia, museums, historical societies, and auction houses, just to name a few.

Effective Fall 2023

A minimum grade of C (2.000) or better is required in all upper-division Art History coursework. 

Upper-Division Art History Courses

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A total of 10 credits in foreign language courses may be counted toward the core language requirement.  Students who test out of the core language requirement should see their advisor to select electives.

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Complete a minimum of 21 credits of a minor or second major, or 21 credits from the same non-ART subject code. A minimum of 12 credits from the 21 must be upper-division (300- to 400-level).

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Select enough elective credits to bring the program total to a minimum of 120 credits, of which at least 42 must be upper-division (300- to 400- level).

Distinctive Requirements for Degree Program: A minimum grade of C (2.000) or better is required in all upper-division Art History coursework.