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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Art Major, B.A. (Art History Concentration)


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General Program Information


The Department of Art and Design recommends this degree for those students interested in specializing in art history. The B.A. degree provides a solid liberal arts education with a specialization in art history. The student may continue toward the M.A. or Ph.D. in art history after earning a B.A. degree in art history.

The student may elect to pursue the B.A. degree in studio art. B.A. studio art students should select ARTH 4067  or ARTH 4077  as one of the 4000- level art history courses.

B.A. degree students in art history or studio art are encouraged to discuss career options carefully with an advisor. Selections of specific art courses  and choice of minor may determine appropriate preparations for a number of careers in art and art-related fields. Consult with the department for assignment of appropriate advisor. It is essential that all students work closely with their advisors in selecting classes and the minor.

Students studying for a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree shall be required to complete a foreign language course numbered 2020 or above with a grade of C- or better. Students must also complete one 3-credit Non-United States History course. (See the College of Arts and Sciences B.A. degree requirements .) French or German is recommended for art history students.

ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements


Writing: Students must complete a minimum of four writing-intensive courses. At least two of these courses must be in the major field of study. At least two of the four courses must be at the  3000-4000 level.

Oral Communication: Students must complete a minimum of two oral communication-intensive courses. At least one of these courses must be in the major field of study.

Using Information Technology: Students must pass the information technology proficiency exam or successfully complete CSCI 1100 - Using Information Technology  during their first calendar year or prior to accumulating 33 semester credits at ETSU. In addition, students must complete at least one using information technology-intensive course in the major field of study.

Transfer students may be subject to reduced number of intensives.

See ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements for details.

Art History Concentration


TBR General Education Requirements: 41-42 Credit Hours


Note:


*See the General Education Core Requirements  for options.

Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements: 6 Credit Hours *


 

Art History Major Requirements: 9 Credit Hours


Note:


* Satisfies TBR General Education Core Requirement .

Art History Concentration Requirements: 27 Credit Hours


* PHIL 4157 - Philosophy of Art , will count as an art history course. No other course in another department will substitute for art history courses without permission from all art history faculty. No more than one course from another department will substitute for an art history course.

Minor Requirements: 18-24 Credit Hours


Electives: 10-19 Credit Hours


Total Hours Required for Degree: 120 Credit Hours


Additional Information


 Click here to view the Suggested Course Sequence for Art Majors .

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