Art History, B.A.

Christina Penn-Goetsch (chair)

The offerings in the Department of Art and Art History are designed for the major who is involved in the production of art and the study of art history, the major intending to teach art, and the non-major who wishes to develop insight into the fields of studio art and art history.

Requirements

A minimum of 11 course credits in art and art history:

Three Course Credits in Studio Art [SA]

Six Course Credits in Art History [AH]

Art History Seminar & Senior Thesis

To be taken in the senior year:

ART 484 - Art History Seminar (1) (can be taken junior year pending departmental approval)
ART 487 - Senior Thesis (1)

Note:

Four of the above 11 courses, including ART 484 and ART 487 , must be at or above the 300 level. ART 371 may not be counted toward the major. Transfer students must take a minimum of six courses, including ART 484 and ART 487 , from the Cornell College Department of Art and Art History.

Teaching Certification:

Students who are interested in pursuing K-12 certification to teach art should seek admission to the Teacher Education Program. See the Education department section for application and certification information.