Art History—B.A./B.S.
The study of the history of art enables the student to analyze diverse works of art and to relate artistic production to historical, cultural, and philosophical factors.
Art history is a flexible degree that prepares students for a range of jobs that require strong communication, research, and critical thinking skills.
Requirements for the B.A./B.S. in Art History
Two of the following three core courses:
| ArH 106 | Introduction to Visual Literacy | 2 |
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| ArH 110 | Visual Literacy | 4 |
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| | 4 credits of ArH coursework transferred to PSU | |
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| | And | |
| Art 104 | CORE: Digital Tools | 2 |
| Art 105 | CORE: Ideation | 2 |
| | or | |
| | 4 credits of Art coursework transferred to PSU | |
Additional Requirements
| ArH 204 | Art History: The Ancient World | 4 |
| ArH 205 | Art History: The Medieval World | 4 |
| ArH 206 | Art History: The Modern World | 4 |
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| | Eight 4-credit upper-division art history courses, at least two of which must be seminars: ArH 401, ArH 407, ArH 410, and/or ArH 449. | 32 |
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| | An additional 8 credits of advisor-approved lower- and/or upper-division courses in art history, art practices, graphic design; courses offered in Architecture, Film, Music & Theater; and/or other select liberal arts courses. | 8 |
If you transfer in with other lower division ArH classes please consult with an advisor about the possibility of waiving some of the PSU lower division survey.
All art history majors are especially encouraged to take
ArH 449.
Total Credit Hours: 58