The program helps students develop an awareness of the visual environment through historical examination of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other visual art forms. All 1xxx level courses and most 3xxx courses are for general audiences. For advanced work in art history, the department offers professionally oriented courses leading to a B.A. degree. To complete the B.A., students must complete at least 120 credits, including at least 34 credits in the major. The CLA second language requirement satisfies the department's language study requirement.
All students complete a major project.
Some courses from the Departments of American Indian Studies, American Studies, Architecture, Classical Civilization, Classical and Near Eastern Studies, East Asian Studies, and Medieval Studies that may be applied toward the major are currently cross-listed. The major project course must be selected in consultation with the director of undergraduate studies. The minor program must be approved by the director of undergraduate studies. Directed study, independent study, and S-N credits may not be applied toward the minor. The information in online catalogs and other University publications or announcements is subject to change without notice.