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Art History
DESCRIPTIONThe Bachelor of Arts in Art History is designed to provide
undergraduate students with a broad and comprehen-
sive knowledge of the history of world art. In art history
students will learn, for example, the history of major
masterpieces in the Western world and Asia, how to dis-
tinguish different styles in art, and a basic understanding
of art theory and aesthetics. Students will learn to think
critically about art and its history, including the ability to
discern the implication of concepts like masterpiece, to
understand how high art and popular culture interact,
to discover why strategies of exhibition and display influ-
ence our perception of art, and to determine how issues
of identity (race, gender, sexuality, class, etc.) inform the
history of art and art production.
INTERESTS & SKILLSArt History students are typically interested in studying
works of art as representative of certain historical periods,
learning the skills of formal analysis, understanding the
social production of art, and discovering the role that
museums and art galleries play in our contemporary cul-
ture. High school preparation may include some classes
in studio art or art history, but these are not necessary for
entrance into the major.
DEGREE OPTIONSAn art history student graduates with a Bachelor of Arts
in Art History degree. Students may then choose to con-
tinue their education and pursue a Master of Arts degree
in art history with the possibility of ultimately pursuing a
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in art history.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESThe BA in Art History degree provides the student with
the knowledge of art history required for employment in
related fields, such as art librarianship, K-12 art instruc-
tion, and museum and gallery work. Students interested
in pursuing a career in the fields of museum curatorial
work and university-level teaching will need to continue
studies at the graduate level.
TYPES OF JOBS ACCEPTEDRecipients of the Bachelor of Arts in Art History from
the University of Alabama accepted jobs in a variety of
fields, including various public arts organizations, mu-
seums, public and private art galleries and K - 12 educa-
tion. Many continue in higher education and have beenaccepted into the graduate programs of City University
of New York, Emory University, Kansas University, Texas
University, Florida State University, University of Alabama
and many other institutions of higher learning.
JOBS OF EXPERIENCEDALUMNIOur experienced alumni include professors of art history,
museum curator, museum educators, and historic preser-
vation specialists.
ACCREDITATIONAccredited with the National Association of Schools of Ar
and Design (NASAD)
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ART HISTORY (ARH)
Semester 1 Semester 2
ARH 252 ARH 253
EN 101 EN 102
SB COURSE MA COURSE
FL COURSE FL COURSE
ELECTIVE COURSE SB COURSE
Semester 3 Semester 4
ARH ELECTIVE ARH ELECTIVE
FOREIGN LANGUAGE FOREIGN LANGUAGE
HI COURSE HI/L SEQ ELECTS
L COURSE N COURSE
N COURSE
Semester 5 Semester 6
ARH 300-499 ARH 300-499
ARH 300-499 ART 210ART 110 ELECTIVE 300-499
ELECTIVE 300-499 MINOR COURSE
MINOR COURSE
Semester 7 Semester 8
ARH W COURSE ARH W COURSE
ARH ELECTIVE ARH 300-499
ELECTIVE 300-499 ELECTIVE 300-499
MINOR 300-499 MINOR 300-499
MINOR COURSE MINOR OR ELECTIVE
Please note the above program is offered as an example of how major requirements might be completed in eight
semesters. Other configurations are possible.