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Major Requirements
A student who completes the major requirements earns a degree in art and art history.
Required Courses
- Five ARTHÂ classes (art history) at the 100, 200, or 300 levels. Maximum one at the 100 level. At least one at the 300 level. Non-studio ARTS (architecture)Â classes may also count toward these (ARCH 105, ARCH 220,ÌýARCH 244,ÌýARCH 245,ÌýARCH 273,ÌýARCH 275,ÌýARCH 277, etc.).
- Two ARTS classes (studio art)
- Two electives: any choice or combination of additional art history courses, studio courses, transfer credits in art history, studio art or architecture from an approved university/study abroad program. An additional option for the electives is one or two courses from another 51·çÁ÷ department. In order for extra-departmental 51·çÁ÷ courses to count as an art history elective, the student must a) demonstrate the relevance of the course(s) to their learning trajectory in art history; b) obtain prior approval from their adviser and the department chair; and c) take the course(s) prior to their senior year.
- ARTH 475Â -Â Senior Project: Art History ,Ìýto be taken in the fall of the senior year.
- ARTS 499 - Senior Project Intensive  may be taken as an optional eleventh class in the major.
GPA Requirement
A GPA of C (2.00) in combined studio courses and art history courses is required of all majors. Only one course below a C– will be accepted for the major.
Honors and High Honors
Honors and High Honors information is available on the Art department page.
Art Department
For more information about the department, including Faculty,Ìýtransfer credit, awards, etc.,Ìýplease visit the Art departmentÌý³¦²¹³Ù²¹±ô´Ç²µÌý±è²¹²µ±ð.