Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts in Museum Studies and Art History

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Museum Studies and Art History is a four-year undergraduate program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of art history, museum studies, and cultural heritage. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to pursue a career in museums, galleries, and cultural institutions.

Program Structure

The program consists of 123 credit hours, distributed as follows:

• University requirements: 24 credit hours
• College requirements: 15 credit hours
• Program requirements: 84 credit hours

University Requirements

The university requirements include:

• English for Academic Purposes (3 credit hours)
• Islamic Culture (3 credit hours)
• Arabic Language (3 credit hours)
• Information Technology (3 credit hours)

College Requirements

The college requirements include:

• Introduction to Fine Arts (3 credit hours)
• Islamic History (3 credit hours)
• Arab Society (3 credit hours)
• Introduction to Education (3 credit hours)
• History of Islamic City (3 credit hours)

Program Requirements

The program requirements include:

• Introduction to World Art History (3 credit hours)
• Introduction to Islamic History and Civilizations (3 credit hours)
• Introduction to Tourism and Travel (3 credit hours)
• Introduction to Social Anthropology (3 credit hours)
• Introduction to Ancient and Medieval Art (3 credit hours)
• Introduction to Museum Studies and Heritage (3 credit hours)
• Introduction to Archaeology (3 credit hours)

Core Courses

The core courses include:

• Research Methods for Museum Studies (3 credit hours)
• Introduction to Islamic Art (3 credit hours)
• Renaissance Art (3 credit hours)
• Cultural Tourism (3 credit hours)
• Modern and Contemporary Art (3 credit hours)
• Museum Management and Marketing (3 credit hours)
• Museums and Tourism Industry (3 credit hours)

Elective Courses

The elective courses include:

• Digital Museums (3 credit hours)
• Preservation and Management of Material Heritage in the Gulf Region (3 credit hours)
• Art Exhibitions in the Gulf Region (3 credit hours)
• Architectural Heritage in the Gulf Region (3 credit hours)
• Introduction to Arabic Scientific Instruments (3 credit hours)
• Interpretation of Cultural Resources (3 credit hours)
• Heritage Preservation (3 credit hours)
• Gulf Heritage (3 credit hours)
• Digital and Virtual Museums (3 credit hours)
• Museums and Cultural Heritage Tours (3 credit hours)
• Visual Cultures of Islam (3 credit hours)
• Contemporary Art and Culture (3 credit hours)
• Museums and Community (3 credit hours)
• Digital Media and Responsibility (3 credit hours)

Study Plan

The study plan is distributed over four years, with 15 credit hours per semester. The plan includes:

• First year: University requirements, college requirements, and program requirements
• Second year: Program requirements and elective courses
• Third year: Program requirements, elective courses, and training
• Fourth year: Program requirements, elective courses, and graduation project

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must complete all program requirements, including coursework, training, and a graduation project. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of museum studies and art history, as well as practical skills and competencies required to pursue a career in museums, galleries, and cultural institutions.