B.A. in Art History and Theory - 129 credits

The Bachelor of Arts program in Art History and Theory provides students with a broad background in the history of art and art theory, preparing them for graduate study in these fields, or entry-level positions at galleries and museums. The program is flexible enough to allow students to focus on their individual interests in art. All Art History majors are required to complete ART 59, 60, 70, 72; twenty-one credits in Art History electives; three credits in the Arts other than Art; six credits in History; and 18 credits of general electives to be chosen in consultation with their academic counselor for a total of 60 credits. Juniors and seniors with permission of their academic counselor and program director may select 500 and 600 level Art History courses as electives. For more information contact Dr. Marilyn Goldstein.

Typical Program for B.A. in Art History and Theory

Freshman Year, 34 cr.
Survey of World Art 1 & 2, 6 cr.
English 1 & 2, 6 cr.
Core Requirements, 12 cr.
Free Elective, 9 cr.
Freshman Seminar, 1 cr.

Sophomore Year, 36 cr.
Modern Art, 3 cr.
Contemporary Art, 3 cr.
Painting, 3 cr.
Printmaking, 3 cr.
Directed Elective, 6 cr.
History Elective, 3 cr.
Core Requirements, 6 cr.
Elective, 9 cr.

Junior Year, 32 cr.
Art History Elective, 6 cr.
Art Studio Elective, 6 cr.
Free Elective, 6 cr.
Core Requirements, 6 cr.
Lab Science Core, 8 cr.

Senior Year, 27 cr.
Art Studio Elective, 3 cr.
Senior Colloquium, 1 cr.
Fine Arts Core, 3 cr.
Core Requirements, 6 cr.
Free Elective, 14 cr.