Along with specific requirements for any major, all students in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs must meet all general education and graduation requirements under a single catalog.
Requirements for a major in Art with an Art History Concentration are 35 hours including:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| ART 216 | Philosophy Of Art (or PHIL 216) | 2 |
| or PHIL 217 | Philosophy of Art | |
| ART 251 | History of Art & Architecture I (Ancient – c. 1700) | 4 |
| ART 345 | Archaeology of Classical World | 2 |
| or ARCH 345 | Archaeology of the Classical World | |
| ART 351 | History of Art & Architecture II (c. 1700 - present) | 4 |
| ART 352 | Medieval & Byzantine Art | 4 |
| ART 353 | Renaissance and Reformation Art | 4 |
| ART 494 | Senior Capstone (ART 494-1 for Art History concentration) | 2 |
| Select one Studio Art Course | 3 | |
| Select 10 credits from: | 10 | |
Advisor-approved courses from other departments that support the understanding of art history | ||
Study abroad or Wheaton in Chicago courses | ||
Internship ART 496 - 2, 4 or 8 hours | ||
| Total Credits | 35 | |
The prerequisite for ART 345 (ARCH 345) necessitates either Old or New Testament required credits be fulfilled through ARCH 211 or ARCH 213.
Students are advised that ART 494 (494-1 for Art History concentration) is offered alternate years in the Fall so should be taken in the junior or senior year.
Please note: Art History courses ART 251 & ART 351 are offered each year. They are taught sequentially, spanning two semesters and taking them in order is recommended. ART 352 & ART 353 are offered every other year. They are also taught sequentially, and taking them in order is recommended. Students are encouraged to take both sets of courses (ART 251 & ART 351; ART 352 & ART 353) in different years.
A reading knowledge of two foreign languages is recommended for students who anticipate graduate study.
Department Honors in Art History are granted upon the successful completion of a senior thesis through enrollment in ART 498 and ART 499.