Program Overview

Program Overview

The art history major and minor offer students the opportunity to study the great cultural accomplishments of human civilization within a broad historical context. Art history intersects with many different fields, including history, literature, philosophy, and theology. It is integral to a strong liberal arts curriculum that is at the heart of the Fordham education.

Program Focus

The art history major and minor focus on the history of European, American, and Global art. Students are prepared for graduate school and for employment in galleries, auction houses, art publishing, and nonprofessional positions in museums. Many students pursue careers in other fields, including law and education.

Academic Requirements

• No course in which the student earns a grade of D or F may be used toward a departmental major or minor.