Program Overview

Introduction to the Art History B.A. Program

The Art History B.A. program is designed for students who wish to pursue a comprehensive education in the field of art history. To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate a strong foundation in the subject matter.

Admission Criteria

Applicants must meet the following admission criteria:

• Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
• Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)

Major Preparation Courses

To fulfill the major preparation requirements, students must complete a minimum of two of the following seven courses with a minimum GPA of 2.5:

• AH 111A Foundation Art History Prehistory - 1500
• AH 111B Foundation Art History 1300 - Present
• AH 111C Foundation Art History: Latin American Arts and Architecture
• AH 111D Foundation Art History: Asia, Early Sacred Cultures
• AH 111E Foundation Art History: Asia, Later Traditions
• AH 111F Foundation Art History: Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America
• AH 111G Foundation Art History: Arts of Islamic Regions

ART Major Preparation Courses

In addition to the art history courses, students must also complete a minimum of two of the following twelve courses with a minimum GPA of 2.5:

• ART 130 Foundation Two-Dimensional
• ART 131 Foundation Three Dimensional
• ART 132 Foundation Color Theory
• ART 150 Foundation Transdisciplinary Practice
• ART 181 Foundation Drawing
• ART 241 Intro Studio: Photography - Digital
• ART 251A Intro Studio: Ceramic Arts - Hand-building
• ART 251B Intro Studio: Ceramic Arts - Wheel-throwing
• ART 257 Intro Studio: Metals
• ART 261 Intro Studio: Sculpture - Life
• ART 263 Intro Studio: Sculpture - Beginning
• ART 270 Intro Studio: Printmaking

General Education Requirements

Students must also complete the required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses, including:

• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Mathematics