The Art History Major and Minor
The Art History Major
Credits
- A minimum of 36 credits
Courses
- At least five courses at the 200 level, one each in the following five areas of study: Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque, Modern and American, and non-Western
- Two courses at the 300 level in art history, not including 395
- Two additional courses at any level
Majors may enroll in 300-level seminars at the other Five College institutions with permission from their advisor and the department chair.
Art History majors may not minor in Architectural Studies.
Reading knowledge of at least two foreign languages is recommended for those contemplating graduate study in art history.
See the Art History chapter of the course catalogue for detailed information on requirements for the major and course offerings.
The Art History Minor
Minors may construct a program as focused or as comprehensive as desired.
Credits
- A minimum of 20 credits, 16 of which must be above the 100 level
Courses
- One art history course or AP credit in art history at the 100-level
- Any four courses in art history at the 200 level or above
Within these general requirements a student may construct a minor as focused or as comprehensive as she wishes.