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 enter the field of museum or gallery work, the major intending to teach art or art history, the major entering the study of visual/material culture, and the non-major who wishes to develop insight into the fields of studio art and art history.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 course credits in studio art and art history:

Three Course Credits in Studio Art [SA]

Five Course Credits in Art History [AH]

Advanced Art History Tutorial (ART 392) & Senior Thesis (ART 487)

To be taken in the senior year:

ART 392 - Advanced Art History Tutorial (1) (Research for Senior Thesis)
ART 487 - Senior Thesis (1)

Note:

Three of the above 10 courses, including ART 392 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 392 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.