Major and Minor Course Requirements
The Department of Art History and Archaeology offers three majors, two minors, and two concentrations (open only to students entering in or before the 2023–24 academic year).
Program Planning Worksheets
These worksheets are intended to help students plan their coursework and the track the completion of their program. These are not official documents and do not need to be signed by the DUS.
Major in Art History
Major in History & Theory of Architecture
Combined Major in Art History+Visual Arts
Minor in History & Theory of Architecture
Concentration in Art History (open only to students entering in or before the 2023–24 academic year)
Concentration in History & Theory of Architecture (open only to students entering in or before the 2023–24 academic year)
- The Majors Colloquium: AHIS UN3000 or AHIS UN3007
- Seven courses in art history, as follows:
- Three courses, satisfying three of four historical periods:
- Ancient (pre-400 CE/AD)
- 400–1400
- 1400–1700
- 1700–Present
- Two additional courses, satisfying two of five world regions:
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe/North America/Australia
- Latin America
- Middle East
- The remaining two courses are the student's choice.
- Three courses, satisfying three of four historical periods:
- Two seminars in art history
- One studio course in the visual arts or architecture (which may be taken Pass/Fail)
- The Majors Colloquium: AHIS UN3000 or AHIS UN3007
- AHIS UN1007 Introduction to the History of Architecture
- Six courses in art history, at least three of which must focus on architectural history, as follows:
- Three courses, satisfying three of four historical periods:
- Ancient (pre-400 CE/AD)
- 400–1400
- 1400–1700
- 1700–Present
- One additional course, satisfying one of four world regions:
- Africa
- Asia
- Latin America
- Middle East
- The remaining two courses are the student's choice.
- Three courses, satisfying three of four historical periods:
- Two seminars in art history or architectural history
- ARCH UN1020 Introduction to Architectural Design and Visual Culture (which may be taken Pass/Fail)
Courses in the Department of Architecture may substitute for up to two courses in art history with prior approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
- The Majors Colloquium: AHIS UN3000 or AHIS UN3007
- Seven courses in art history, as follows:
- Three courses, satisfying three of four historical periods:
- Ancient (pre-400 CE/AD)
- 400–1400
- 1400–1700
- 1700–Present
- Two additional courses, satisfying two of five world regions:
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe/North America/Australia
- Latin America
- Middle East
- The remaining two courses are the student's choice.
- Three courses, satisfying three of four historical periods:
- 21 points in Visual Arts covering: VIAR UN1000 Basic Drawing (3 points); VIAR UN2200 Ceramics I or VIAR UN2300 Sculpture I (3 points); and five additional VIAR 3-point studio courses (15 points)
- Either one seminar in the Department of Art History and Archaeology or a senior project in Visual Arts (pending approval by the Visual Arts Department)
The combined major requires fulfillment of at least sixteen courses. It is recommended that students interested in this major begin coursework toward the requirements in their sophomore year.
Students electing the combined major should meet with either the DUS or the Undergraduate Program Coordinator in art history as well as with the DUS of the Visual Arts Department.
- Five courses in art history, as follows:
- Three courses, satisfying three of four historical periods:
- Ancient (pre-400 CE/AD)
- 400–1400
- 1400–1700
- 1700–Present
- One additional course, satisfying one of four world regions:
- Africa
- Asia
- Latin America
- Middle East
- The remaining course is the student's choice.
- Three courses, satisfying three of four historical periods:
At least one seminar is encouraged for the minor program, though not required.
- AHIS UN1007 Introduction to the History of Architecture
- Four additional courses in art history, at least three of which must focus on architectural history, as follows:
- Three courses, satisfying three of four historical periods:
- Ancient (pre-400 CE/AD)
- 400–1400
- 1400–1700
- 1700–Present
- One additional course, satisfying one of four world regions:
- Africa
- Asia
- Latin America
- Middle East
- Three courses, satisfying three of four historical periods:
At least one seminar is encouraged for the minor program, though not required.
- Seven courses in art history, as follows:
- Three courses, satisfying three of four historical periods:
- Ancient (pre-400 CE/AD)
- 400–1400
- 1400–1700
- 1700–Present
- Two additional courses, satisfying two of five world regions:
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe/North America/Australia
- Latin America
- Middle East
- The remaining two courses are the student's choice.
- Three courses, satisfying three of four historical periods:
At least one seminar is encouraged for the concentration program, though not required.
- AHIS UN1007 Introduction to the History of Architecture
- Six courses in art history, at least three of which must focus on architectural history, as follows:
- Three courses, satisfying three of four historical periods:
- Ancient (pre-400 CE/AD)
- 400–1400
- 1400–1700
- 1700–Present
- One additional course, satisfying one of four world regions:
- Africa
- Asia
- Latin America
- Middle East
- The remaining two courses are the student's choice.
- Three courses, satisfying three of four historical periods:
At least one seminar is encouraged for the concentration program, though not required.