Art, B.A. (E, A, L)

This major fulfills the E, A and L areas of the REAL Curriculum. Through completion of the art foundations expressive core, art history majors gain practical experience in the use and interpretation of the language and tools of artistic expression across media. The art history core prepares students to engage in cultural and historical analysis of the role of art and its various forms in global cultures throughout history. Courses in the area of applied Learning prepare students to assume the role of a graduate art history student or museum studies student or seek entry level employment in museums and galleries. Students will need to pursue a minor from another department in the area of R to complete REAL curriculum requirements.

Writing Intensive courses are denoted below with a (WI). Two writing intensive courses are required to graduate, with at least one at the 300- or 400-level.

General Education courses will be denoted below with a (GE). Students are required to take at least 30 credit hours of general education designated courses within their degree requirements. The Bachelor of Arts concentration in Art History and Museum Studies includes 24 general education credits.

The Bachelor of Arts degree requires completion of the B.A. language requirements described here.

Students must complete two courses from Area I, one additional course from Area II, and three additional art history electives. An independent study related to focus area is recommended.

Students must receive a C or better in any course that counts toward the major. ARTH 316, ARTH 414, and ARTH 431 may be taken more than once with a different topic.

These credits can be used to fulfill additional courses, majors, minors, and/or REAL Curriculum requirements, including Foundational Writing and Foundational Math.