The major in art history is designed to impart an understanding of the historical development and context of art. Majors are required to take 33 credits in art history, which must include two 1000-level survey courses and a minimum of nine advanced classes or 27 credits distributed among three broad areas. At least two courses should be in two of the following fields and at least one course in the other:
Ancient, Ancient American, Asian (before 1300), Medieval;
Renaissance, Baroque, Colonial Latin American, and Asian (early modern period);
American, African Diaspora, and Modern/Contemporary art.
At least three other courses must be seminars at the 6000-level. Internships in local museums, galleries and auction houses are available for academic credit. A one-credit writing practicum that satisfies the college intensive writing requirement is available with art history courses at the 6000-level. Up to three courses taken outside of Tulane, including AP, transfer, and study abroad, may be applied to the major.
Students pursuing thisbachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in the Newcomb-Tulane College core curriculum, 120credit hours in their degree and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.000.More information on degreeand core curriculum requirements can be found here.
This example plan of study for the BA in Art History represents a fall semester start and encompasses all program requirements. Students are responsible for reviewing university, school, and program requirements, along with prerequisites and the sequencing of courses in coordination with their academic and major advisors.
