Art and Art History Major, Art History Emphasis

Major Requirements

A student who completes the major requirements earns a degree in art and art history.

Required Courses

ARTS 100 - Introduction to Studio Art (SA)
One 100-level art history course
One 200-level studio art course
Five 200- or 300-level art history courses, of which at least one 300-level course must be completed on campus by the end of the junior year. (
ARTS 311
/MUSI 311 does not count towards this requirement.)
ARTS 475 - Senior Project: Art History (AH)
Either
ARTS 499 - Advanced Studies for Honors
or one additional art history course at the 200 or 300 level.

Art Periods

Within the requirements above, students must take at least one course in each of the following periods:

Art Prior to 1300:

Art from 1300–1800:

Art after 1800:

GPA Requirement

A GPA of C (2.00) in combined studio courses and art history courses is required of all majors. Only one course below a C– will be accepted for the major.

Honors and High Honors

Honors and High Honors information is available on the Art and Art History department page.

Art and Art History Department

For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the Art and Art History department catalogue page.