Students interested in attending graduate school in art history are strongly recommended to study at least one foreign language appropriate to their areas of interest. A minor in fine arts comprises a combination of the history of art and studio work. In addition, four upper level courses, with diversity of selection, are required for the minor. A student may qualify for the New York state provisional certificate to teach art at the secondary level by completing eight units in the major in the department of fine arts, and the requirements listed in the education section . Student teaching is normally offered in the spring semester.
Details are available from the department of education.
The fine arts honorary society offers membership to students who maintain a 3.0 overall average and four fine arts courses with a 3.5 average, or a 3.0 overall and six fine arts courses with a 3.25 average. Applications are solicited twice during the academic year and an induction ceremony takes place in the spring semester. After declaring a major in fine arts, students are encouraged to consider participating in the department's honors program. Students should consult with the chair of the department early in their junior year to begin to formulate their honors program. Members include fine arts majors and all students who have an interest in the fine arts department at St. Law-rence.