Many prominent Northwest artists, designers, and art historians began their professional careers by studying art at Portland State University. An even greater number of successful and productive people have used their training in the School of Art+Design as the basis for careers in commerce, industry, education, and a variety of creative fields. Serving a diverse student population, the school takes advantage of its geographical location in the heart of Portland, extending classroom activities into the city's vibrant cultural community.
The school offers the following undergraduate degree options: B.A., B.S. and Certificate in Art History, BFA in Art Practice, and BFA in Graphic Design.
Art History—Certificate
The Certificate in Art History offers the opportunity for people who have already completed a B.A. or B.S. to undertake an in-depth study in art history through a curriculum centered in small discussion-based seminars and other upper level coursework.
Degree Requirements
All students who have not already taken the 200-level art history survey sequence or its equivalent elsewhere are encouraged to do so before undertaking the post-baccalaureate certificate upper-level coursework:
| ArH 407 | Seminar | 0-12 |
| ArH 449 | Art History Methods | 4 |
| | Four Additional Upper-Level ARH courses | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 24