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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Art History B.A.
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TOTAL DEGREE HOURS: 120
Plans of Study
The curriculum in Art History reflects the belief that a traditional liberal arts program, supplemented by travel, is the best preparation for students who wish to teach the history of art at the college level or work in museums and galleries. Students will not specialize in a particular area such as Renaissance or Modern, but will acquire a general knowledge of the history of art. All Art History majors are required to take at least one 4000-level non-Western Art History course. Courses in areas such as history, philosophy, and literature are recommended as electives, both as supplement to undergraduate courses in art history and as a background for future graduate work. Art History majors are required to take courses in studio art as a means of better understanding what is involved in the art making process. It is important that students make every effort to travel to major museums in this country and, if possible, abroad.
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University Admissions - College of Design, Art, and Performance
Admission to the University is based on the University’s Undergraduate Admission Requirements that may be found by clicking on the following links:
Required Courses: (49 credit hours)
State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites - Art History B.A. (21 credit hours)
Following Florida BOG Regulation 8.010, state mandated common course prerequisites are lower-division courses that are required for progression into the upper division of a particular baccalaureate degree program.
Transfer students should complete the following prerequisite courses at the lower level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Successful completion of common prerequisites alone does not guarantee a student admission into the degree program.
Unless stated otherwise, a grade of C is the minimum acceptable grade in prerequisite courses.
- ART X201 Design I OR ART X202C Design II OR ART X203 Design II OR ART X205 Art - 3 credit hours
- ART X300 Drawing I OR ART X301 Drawing II OR ART X310C Intermediate Drawing - 3 credit hours
- ARH X050 History of Visual Arts I - 3 credit hours
- ARH X051 History of Visual Arts II - 3 credit hours
- XXX X000-X999 - 9 credit hours (Competency requirement of a single foreign language)
FOR ALL MAJORS: Students are strongly encouraged to select required lower division electives that will enhance their general education coursework and that will support their intended baccalaureate degree program. Students should consult with an academic advisor in their major degree area.
State Mathematics Pathway – Art History B.A. (6 Credit Hours)
The Art History B.A. uses the Mathematical Thinking in Context Mathematics Pathway with the following requirements:
Major Core Courses: 13 courses; 43 credit hours
Art Preparation: 4 courses; 12 credit hours
Art History Survey: 6 courses; 18 credit hours
Students choose 6 courses from the following list:
Other Required Course: 1 course; 1 credit hour
Art History Critical Studies: 9 credit hours
Extended Studies: 1 course; 3 credit hours
- ART 4940 - Art and Art History Internship Credit(s): 3 *
Extended Studies required of all majors - London Middlesex Program, Paris Program, Public Art Museum Internships, Community Art, Artists Internship/Apprenticeships, Art History Apprenticeships.
* ART 4940 satisfies the TGEH - High Impact Practice requirement.
Additional Information - Art History B.A.
Foreign Language Requirement
All Students earning a BA degree in Art History must complete the Foreign Language Exit Requirement.
GPA Requirements
Major GPA (All USF courses which are applied to major requirements): 2.0
General Education GPA (All USF courses which are applied to General Education requirements): 2.0
USF GPA: 2.0
Overall GPA: 2.0
Grading Requirement
All coursework in The School of Art & Art History must have a grade of “C” or better to satisfy program requirements.
Residency Requirement
Department and College of Design, Art, and Performance Major Academic Residency Requirement - 50% of major must be completed at USF
USF Academic Residency Requirement - 30 of the last 60 hours earned must be from USF
Other Program Information
Students are encouraged to take additional credits in Art History critical studies courses and Art History survey courses.
Research Opportunities - College of Design, Art, and Performance
All undergraduate students in any degree program can participate in undergraduate research. There are a number of options to receive academic credit for a mentored research experience and to have the experience show on the official transcript. Students who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 2912 , IDS 4914 , or IDH 4910 courses. These courses will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research (HIPUR) will assist students in understanding the various course options.
Bachelor’s/Master’s Pathways
Students majoring in Art History have the option to pursue one of the following Bachelor’s/Master’s Pathways:
- Art History B.A. to Art History M.A.
For more information, see the Graduate Catalog.
Advising Information
USF students schedule advising appointments online through USF Archivum Platform. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor each semester to discuss course planning, degree progression, and career preparation.
For questions, Art-Advise@usf.edu
Plans of Study - Art History B.A.
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