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Art History - Minor

The Art History minor introduces students to major works in the history of art and to the analytical and critical methods of the art historian.

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Minor in Art History

Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Minor in Art History allows students to enhance their education with specialized knowledge in art history. This minor provides additional career prospects in the art sector.

Program Information for Art History - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of art from a range of historic and cultural traditions.
  2. Observe, describe and interpret art objects, events and concepts within their cultural context.
  3. Engage with a variety of methodologies and theories relevant to different fields of art history.
Admissions for Art History - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Coursework

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
Art History (ARTH) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level)9
Survey Course Electives, choose from the following:9
ARTH 22006
ART HISTORY: ANCIENT TO MEDIEVAL ART (KFA)
ARTH 22007
ART HISTORY: RENAISSANCE TO MODERN ART (KFA)
ARTH 22010
INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN ART (DIVG)
ARTH 22021
ART HISTORY: AFRICAN ART (DIVG) (KFA)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
    • Stark Campus