The art history major at Grand Valley State University will offer students a broad based knowledge of visual culture, its social and historical contexts of production as well as an introduction to theoretical approaches. The major uses an interdisciplinary model, which offers students opportunities for intensive study within the Department of Art and Design while allowing them to select from courses offered in other departments across the GVSU campus.
The program’s emphasis on visual analysis, research, critical thinking, presentations, and writing prepare students for a wide variety of careers. These transferable skills are excellent preparation for later professional studies such as law, business, and arts administration. For students interested in pursuing graduate study in art history, the degree provides a foundation for university teaching, art writing, as well as gallery or museum work.
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All art history majors will earn a B.A. degree. In addition to the general education requirements, including third semester language proficiency, students are required to complete 39 credit hours toward the major.
A student choosing history of science as a minor program must complete 20 hours of study in the history of science, normally including HSC 201, 202, 399, and related courses from other units. Courses not regularly offered may be available through independent study. Such a minor is not recognized as a “teachable minor.”
Students who minor in history must complete at least 20 credit hours, including:
HST 203 - World History to 1500 A.D. Credits: 3
HST 204 - World History since 1500 Credits: 3
HST 205 - American History to 1877 Credits: 3
HST 206 - American History since 1877 Credits: 3
Chair: Galbraith. Professors: Cole, Devlin, Goode, Kelleher, Mapes, O’Neill, Smither, G. Stark, Tripp; Associate Professors: Buckridge, Cooley, Coolidge, Galbraith, Murphy, Shapiro-Shapin, D. Stark, Underwood, Welch; Assistant Professors: Benjamin, Chapman, Collier, Daley, Crouthamel, Gottlieb, Montagna, Moore, Morison, Rosales, Shan, Stabler, Wangdi.
For additional information about opportunities your college offers, please refer to your college’s section in this catalog.
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Although we have a 15,000-image slide collection that brings art into your classroom, you'll have the opportunity to leave the campus and experience art and architecture
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Program Description
Foundation courses: 9 cr
Elective courses: 30 cr
Capstone: 3 cr
Total credits: 42
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