Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Kansas offers a Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree in History of Art. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the history of art, as well as a secondary field of academic study.

Program Requirements

The BGS in History of Art requires completion of 120 total hours, with 45 hours at the junior/senior (300+) level. The program includes:

• A major in History of Art
• A secondary field of academic study (a second major, co-major, or minor)
• Completion of the KU Core 34 requirements

KU Core 34 Requirements

The KU Core 34 requirements include:

• Arts and Humanities (SGE)
• English (SGE)
• Social and Behavior Science (SGE)
• Math and Statistics (SGE)
• Communications (SGE)
• Global Culture (SGE)
• US Culture (SGE)
• Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE)

History of Art Breadth Requirements

The History of Art breadth requirements include:

• One course in 3 out of the 4 Geographical Regions
• One course in 3 out of the 4 Chronological Periods
• A total of 18 hours (6 courses)

Sample 4-Year Plan

A sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BGS in History of Art is provided, outlining the courses and hours required for each semester.

Degree Requirements

The degree requirements for the BGS in History of Art include:

• Completion of the major requirements
• Completion of the secondary field of academic study
• Completion of the KU Core 34 requirements
• A minimum of 120 total hours, with 45 hours at the junior/senior (300+) level

Notes

• All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are required to complete 120 total hours, with 45 hours at the junior/senior (300+) level.
• The department recommends that students take the HA capstone course in either the fall or spring semester of their fourth year.
• A course may double count for a breadth requirement within the major and also as the capstone course. If one course is taken to fulfill both requirements, an additional History of Art elective at the 300+ level is required.