Art History Emphasis, Minor
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- minor
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Art History Emphasis, Minor
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- Mary Schiller Myers School of Art
Program Contact
- Sofia Calderwood
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Manager of Student Affairs
330-972-6856
Overview
In this minor, you’ll explore global art movements from ancient to contemporary, while developing skills in critical thinking, visual analysis, and research. With flexible electives and topics like museum studies, design history, and art theory, this minor is a great match for students in studio art, history, communication, anthropology, and more.
Admissions Requirements
No portfolio required. Open to students enrolled in a four-year degree-granting major. Prerequisites must be honored where applicable.
Career Outcomes
The Art History minor supports careers in:
Museum and gallery studies
Cultural research and writing
Art conservation or curatorial work
Graduate study in art history or museum studies
Arts administration and nonprofit leadership
Education, publishing, or criticism