Art History and Appreciation within the General Studies Major

Students may seek a general studies major focused on art history and appreciation. The description and objectives of the major in general studies may be found in General Studies

Intended Program Outcomes

The student who graduates with a focus in art history and appreciation will be able to

  • Apply knowledge of the visual arts in their historical contexts to foster cultural awareness.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals and with groups to convey ideas and knowledge and to establish professional competency.
  • Develop skills and competencies required for sustainable professional success.
  • Use appropriate resources to research and critically analyze real world situations.
  • Cultivate an awareness of one's changing relationship to diverse social, historical, and cultural contexts.

Degree Requirements

A degree with a major in general studies and a focus in art history and appreciation requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework including 30 credits for the major (indicated by Required by major); 41 credits in general education requirements (GERs); and 49 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. At least 15 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

Requirements for Art History and Appreciation within the General Studies Major

Coursework for a major in general studies with a focus in art history and appreciation includes the following:

  • Required foundation courses (6 credits): ARTH 200 and ARTH 201
  • Required core courses (21 credits): Any upper-level ARTH courses
  • Supplemental major course (3 credits): Additional ARTH or courses related to the discipline (contact an academic advisor for a list of approved related courses)

Recommended Sequence

The following course sequence will fulfill all of the requirements for the BS in general studies with a focus in art history and appreciation. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements.

Students should consult an academic advisor whenever taking advantage of other options.

Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found in the General Education Requirements.

Art History and Appreciation within the General Studies Major Minor Courses

First Courses

(to be taken within the first 18 credits)

Note: Placement tests are required for math and writing courses.

LIBS 150 Introduction to Research (1)

WRTG 101 Introduction to Writing (3)

MATH 103 College Mathematics (3)
or higher-level math course

Introductory Courses

(to be taken within the first 30 credits)

PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues (3)
or other ARTH, ARTT, HIST, HUMN, MUSC, PHIL, THET, dance, literature, or foreign language course to fulfill the first general education requirement in arts and humanities

BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology (3)

and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology (1)

or BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology
or other course(s) to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences with related laboratory

WRTG 291 Research Writing (3)
or other courses to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/ writing

GVPT 170 American Government (3)
or other ANTH, BEHS, ECON, GEOG, GVPT, PSYC, SOCY, or eligible AASP, CCJS, GERO, or WMST course to fulfill the first general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences

IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information Technology (3)

or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software

Foundation Courses

(to be taken within the first 60 credits)

PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)

or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology
or other course to fulfill the second general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences
(discipline must differ from first)

ARTH 200Required by major Art of the Western World to 1300 (3)

ARTH 201Required by major Art of the Western World from 1300 (3)

NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science (3)

or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences

HIST 142 Western Civilization II (3)

or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865
or other ARTH or HIST course to fulfill the general education requirement in arts and humanities for the historical perspective (discipline must differ from other humanities course)

IFSM 304 Ethics in Information Technology (3)
or other course to fulfill the second general education requirement in interdisciplinary issues/computing

SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication (3)

or SPCH 101 Introduction to Public Speaking
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/ writing or speech

BMGT 392 Global Business (3) recommended elective

Additional Required Courses

(to be taken after introductory and foundation courses)

WRTG 391 Advanced Research Writing (3)
or other course to fulfill the upper-level advanced writing requirement

ARTH 361Required by major American Art Since 1876 (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)

ARTH 372Required by major History of Western Art I (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)

ARTH 373Required by major History of Western Art II (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)

ARTH 375Required by major History of Graphic Art (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)

ARTH 380Required by major Masterpieces of Painting (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)

ARTH 388Required by major Contemporary Art (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)

ARTH 489VRequired by major Picasso: Life and Work (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)

HUMN 351Required by major Myth in the World (3)
or other supplemental major course
(see Requirements for the Major)

Minor and/or Elective Courses

(to be taken in the last 60 credits along with required major courses) (46)

Total credits for BS in general studies 120


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Last updated: 30 June 2011