Sep 30, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Art History, B.A.


The B.A. in Art History allows students to explore the arts within a broad historical and cultural context. It is an excellent preparation for graduate school and for art-related careers.

Program Learning Outcomes for B.A. in Art History.

Students pursuing the B.A. in Art History are required to:

  • Maintain at least a 2.000 grade point average in the major.
  • Earn a grade of “C” or higher in major courses, unless specifically noted.
  • Complete all courses in the major for a letter grade.
  • Complete 21 credits from upper-division courses in the major.
  • Complete a minimum of 60 credits outside the discipline of the major.
  • Complete the Senior Thesis requirements AH 498a , AH 498b .

one unique course from each of the four areas (12 credits)


one of the following (3 credits)


two upper-division art history electives (6 credits)


two graphic design or studio courses (6 credits)


total credits 48


*AP placement score of four or five in the Art History exam will waive either AH 200  or AH 201 .

Art History, B.A. Suggested 4-year Plan


Art History, B.A. Suggested 4-year Plan