Art History (BA)
The Art History and Museum Studies Program fosters an energetic exploration of art, architecture, material culture, and the museology through the study of primary visual and literary sources, with an emphasis on historical understanding, critical thinking, written and oral communication, and professional development.
Art History majors and Museum Studies minors are required to complete at least 3 credits of internship. Students interested in pursuing graduate school opportunities are also encouraged to complete a capstone project. Internships and capstone projects will be determined in consultation with the AH/MUSE Program Director.
Requirements for an Art History Major
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AH/MUSE-205 | Art History & Museum Studies Careers | 3 |
| AH-250 | Art Through the Ages I | 3 |
| AH-251 | Art Through the Ages II | 3 |
| AH-490 | Internship in Art History (at least 3 credits) | 3 |
| 6 credits of AH | 6 | |
| 12 credits of AH at 300 or 400 level | 12 | |
| An additional 6 credits from AH, AD, MUSE or HIST | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Requirements for an Integrated BA in Art History/MA in Museum Studies
Currently enrolled Art History majors are eligible to apply for the integrated BA/MA program provided they have a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA and have completed 60 credit hours. Up to 9 credits from the following +WI AH courses can be applied to the WIU-QC MA degree requirements:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AH-343 | The Medieval World | 3 |
| AH-345 | The Renaissance | 3 |
| AH-346 | Baroque & Rococo | 3 |
| AH-347 | 19th Century Art | 3 |
| AH-350 | American Art | 3 |
| AH-351 | 20th Century | 3 |
| AH-353 | Russia | 3 |