Art History Minor

Introduction

A minor in Art History gives today’s creatives a competitive edge in the fields of art conservation, architectural preservation, library and archival research, the museum profession, as well as an edge towards internships and teaching opportunities. Conducted under the guidance of an art history instructor of choice, students pursuing the minor take 4 additional art history courses (12 units) beyond degree requirements for the BFA. Of these four, one may be transferred into LCAD (upon approval), and one may be Study Abroad (upon passing). During senior year, the student may choose to write a thesis focused on their area of interest (Directed Research) in lieu of a fourth traditional class. Thus, there are a number of paths to achieve 4 additional courses.

Sample Minor Plan:

• Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior year: One additional AH class
• Summer between any year: Take and transfer approved 3-unit AH class
• Summer between Junior and Senior year: LA+AH Study Abroad
• Senior year: Thesis on approved topic of choice

To declare the minor degree, students must first contact the Chair of Art History who will work with the student to design a course of study. The proposed course of study must then be approved by the student’s faculty advisor in their Major and the Registrar. Within one semester of declaring the minor, the student is required to attend a research orientation with Library Staff, where research materials, online databases, and search tools will be introduced.