The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in Art History. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.

Credits to Graduate with a BA in Art History

120
A Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History requires 120 credits. With 5 classes a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years. A minimum gpa of 2.0 is required. Additionally, up to 12 credits in a foreign language may be taken.

Credits for Major in Art History

42
To complete the major, 42 credits are required. 9 credits in core courses, 18 credits in art history electives, 9 in art history seminar and 6 credits in studio art electives.

General Education Credits Required for a BA in Art History

30
To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor

First Year

Course Credits
FYS 0952-110
First Year Seminar
General Education Requirement
4 credits
ARH 0111-196
Art & The World I
BA Art History/General Education Requirement
3 credits
Information Literacy Elective
Select 1 course
General Education Requirement
3 credits
Math, Computing & Logic Elective
Select 1 course
General Education Requirement
3-4 credits
Social Sciences Elective
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
16-17 credits
Course Credits
ENG 0122-107
Art & Craft of Writing
General Education Requirement
3 credits
ARH 0111-197
Art & The World II
BA Art History/General Education Requirement
3 credits
Humanities Elective
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
Social Sciences Elective
2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
Quant Reasoning Elective
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3-4 credits
15-16 credits

Second Year

Course Credits
Studio Art Elective
Select 1 course
BA Art History/General Education Requirement
3 credits
Art History Elective
Select 1 course
BA Art History Requirement
3 credits
Foreign Language Course¹
Level I
BA Art History/General Education Requirement
3 credits
Quant Reasoning Elective
2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3-4 credits
Humanities Elective
2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
 15-16 credits

¹Students may elect to take language competency exam

Course Credits
Studio Art Elective
Select 1 course
BA Art History Requirement
3 credits
Art History Elective
Select 1 course
BA Art History Requirement
3 credits
Foreign Language Course
Level II
BA Art History/General Education Requirement
3 credits
Natural Science Elective
Select 1 course
General Education Requirement
3-4 credits
Communication Elective
Select 1 course: Written
BA Art History Requirement
3 credits
15-16 credits

Third Year

Course Credits
Art History Elective
Select 1 course
BA Art History Requirement
3 credits
Art History Seminar
Select 1 Course
BA Art History Requirement
3 credits
Foreign Language Course
Level III
BA Art History/General Education Requirement
3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
15 credits
Course Credits
Art History Elective
Select 1 course
BA Studio Art Requirement
3 credits
Art History Seminar
Select 1 course
BA Art History Requirement
3 credits
Foreign Language Course
Level IV
BA Art History Requirement
3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
15 credits
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Fourth Year

Course Credits
AIE 0111-401/402²
Select 1 course
BA Art History Requirement
3 credits
Art History Elective
Select 1 course
BA Art History Requirement
3 credits
Art History Seminar
Select 1 course
BA Art History Requirement
3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
15 credits

²401-Senior Thesis I; 402- Senior Thesis II.

Course Credits
Art History Elective
Select 1 course
BA Art History Requirement
6 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
15 credits
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