Advanced students may participate in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts Seminar Program, which offers art history courses taught by the museum staff.
Internships are available in local museums and galleries.
For details, inquire at the Fine Arts Department office. The major in Art History offers the student an opportunity to develop a knowledge and understanding of the visual environment created by humans over the course of time. The Departmental courses provide a broad foundation in the humanities and the preparation for further work that can lead to professional careers in art. These include careers in teaching and research, curatorships, conservation, educational positions in museums and art centers, occupations as art critics or employment in the art business world such as commercial galleries and auction houses. Students majoring in Art History plan integrated programs in consultation with their Department advisors.