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

Department Information

Department of Art & Design
PO Box 70708
Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: (423) 439-4247
Web Address: www.etsu.edu/cas/art/

The Department of Art & Design recommends this degree for those students seeking 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 with an Art History concentration.

B.A. degree students are encouraged to discuss career options with an advisor. The B. A. in Art with an Art History concentration requires a minor. Consult with the Department of Art & Design for assignment of appropriate advisor. It is essential that all students work closely with their advisors in selecting classes and the required minor.

Advising

Students with 0-59 earned credits:

Contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) to schedule an appointment with your advisor. Visit the CASE website www.etsu.edu/cas/case/ and call (423) 439-5602.

Students with 60 or more earned credits:

Contact your designated faculty advisor:

Dr. Scott Contreras-Koterbay

211 Gilbreath Hall

Dr. Michael Anthony Fowler

309 Ball Hall

Dr. Yi Liu

310 Ball Hall

Transfer Students

Transfer students should contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) for advising as soon as possible. This will ensure that the student’s previous work will be coordinated efficiently with ETSU requirements.

For general information about the department or courses, contact Dr. Tao Huang, Department Chair at huangt@etsu.edu (423) 439-5296.

Course Sharing Restrictions

No course sharing is permitted between the BA Art (Art History Concentration) degree and all minors and other majors.

Exception is made for the following:

Art History Survey I (ARTH 2010) and Art History Survey II (ARTH 2020), each of which may be counted toward the general education requirement.
Art History Survey I (ARTH 2010), Art History Survey II (ARTH 2020), and Art History Survey III (ARTH 2030) may also be counted towards the BA Art degree (Studio Art and Art History Concentrations), the BFA in Studio Art degree, and the minors in art and art history.
Core I (ARTA 1110) and Core II (ARTA 1140) may also be double counted for the BA Art degree (Studio Art and Art History Concentrations), the BFA in Studio Art degree, and the minors in art and art history.

Degree Requirements: 120 credits

Compass Core Curriculum	40-43 credits
Major Total Requirement	37 credits
Major Core	(9 credits)
Concentration	(28 credits)
Foreign Language	3 credits
Minor	18-24 credits
Free Electives	13-22 credits
TOTAL	120 credits

Art Major, B.A. (Art History Concentration) Suggested Four-Year Program of Study

Course grade minimum: Grades in Art applied to the major must be “C” or above. This also includes ARTH 2010 .

College of Arts and Sciences : Visit link to view the complete list of B.A. degree requirements.

Completion of a foreign language course numbered 2020 or above with a grade of C- or better. Students may be required to take courses numbered 1010, 1020 and/or 2010 based on a placement test or equivalent.

Compass Core Curriculum

These requirements include earning 40-43 credits in Strengthening Foundations, Understanding Natural and Social Worlds, Exploring Connections, Cultivate Artistic Awareness, and Growing as an Individual and Global Citizen categories.

Major Specific courses listed in Compass Core Curriculum Requirements:

ARTH 2010

Total Requirements for Art Major: 37 credits

Art Major Core Requirement: 9 credits

ARTA 1110 - Core Studio I (3 credits)
ARTA 1140 - Core Studio II (3 credits)
ARTH 2020 - Art History Survey II (3 credits)

Art History Concentration Requirements: 28 credits

One studio course at 2000 level or above (3 credits) (except ARTA 4417)
ARTH 4710 - Art History Capstone (1 credit)

Eight (8) 4000 level Art History courses (24 credits)

Choose one (1) of the following to count toward the 4000 level Art History courses:

Minor: 18-24 credits

Free Electives: 13-22 credits

Additional Information

Click here to view Degree and Graduation Requirements for all ETSU students.

CSCI 1100 or Proficiency Exam: Must be completed to meet Bachelor’s Degree Requirements.

Most minors range from 18-24 credits. Those few minors with more than 24 credits may affect the number of free electives allowed.

Licensure Certification: Students interested in pursuing a teacher licensure program for certification should contact the advisor in the Office of Student Services, 321 Warf-Pickel Hall, College of Education. Students will major in the subject they wish to teach and minor in Secondary Education.