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2011-2012 University Catalog
Art History, BA
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Banner Code: LA-BA-AH
Web: historyarthistory.gmu.edu
As a liberal arts discipline, art history emphasizes the analysis of visual data in a historical context. The bachelor’s degree in art history prepares students for graduate study in art history as well as for professional work.
This program of study is offered by the Department of History and Art History .
For policies governing all undergraduate degrees, see the Academic Policies chapter of the catalog. |
Degree Requirements
Students pursuing a BA in art history must satisfy university general education requirements and the requirements for a bachelor of arts degree in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences as well as the requirements for all bachelor’s degrees as stated in the Academic Policies chapter of the catalog. Students pursuing this degree must complete 33 to 34 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00.
All art history majors are encouraged to pursue internships in art history (ARTH 393) in their junior or senior year. Up to 6 credits in art history internships may be applied toward ARTH requirements for the major, with permission of the art history undergraduate director.
Students are strongly encouraged to participate in a study abroad program. A maximum of 6 credits of ARTH 398 Study Abroad in the History of Art may be applied to the major with permission of department. Students contemplating graduate study in art history should acquire a reading knowledge of French, German, or other appropriate research languages in consultation with an advisor. One survey course (3 credits) chosen from:
One museum course (3 credits)
Five courses (15 credits) in ARTH at the 300 level
In addition to ARTH courses, art history majors may use one 300-level HIST course to fulfill this requirement. One course (3 credits) in ARTH at the 400 level chosen from:
One elective course (3 credits) in ARTH at the 400 level
One course (3 or 4 credits) in art and visual technology chosen from:
One elective course (3 credits)
Students choose an elective from any art history course. Writing-Intensive Requirement
The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated as “writing intensive” in their majors at the 300 level or above. Students majoring in art history fulfill the university’s writing-intensive requirement by successfully completing any 400-level ARTH course. |
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