Art History, Bachelor of Arts

Art History studies the artistic traditions of different cultures and time periods, artists and their creative processes, and approaches to analyzing and interpreting art. The curriculum consists of survey and period courses and topical courses such as Technical Art History, Gods, Gladiators, & Gore: Antiquity on the Big Screen, and LatinX Art. There are two concentrations in the Art History major. The Academic Art History concentration prepares students for graduate school and has enhanced language and history requirements. For gallery, museum, and arts non-profit career preparation, the Arts Management concentration includes leadership, fundraising, public relations, and collections management courses. 

Art History, Bachelor of Arts Requirements

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 46 Hours Required
Minimum of “C-“required
Fundamental Academic Skills15
ENGLISH COMPOSITION I
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
CREATIVE WRITING FOR THE ARTS (Writing in the Discipline)
PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS
ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING
DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION
QUANTITATIVE LITERACY
QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT
DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION
ELEMENTARY STATISTICS
Distribution Requirements31
Natural Science - From two disciplines and at least one lab - 7 hrs
Social Science - From two disciplines - 9 hrs
Humanities and Fine Arts - From two disciplines- 9 hrs
Global Diversity - 3 hrs
US Divesity - 3 hrs
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of “C” required
Select a Concentration:54-56
Academic Art History
Arts Management
ELECTIVES
Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours

Art History, Bachelor of Arts Concentrations

Art History, Bachelor of Arts - Academic Art History Four Year Plan

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallCredits
ART 2050 SURVEY OF WESTERN ART HISTORY I 3
ART 1100
FOUNDATION: DRAWING
or FOUNDATION: 3D DESIGN
or FOUNDATION: 2-D DESIGN
3
ENGL 1150 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3
One (1) approved Math & Quantitave Literacy course 3
INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING  
COLLEGE ALGEBRA  
CMST 1110 PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS 3
Make an initial academic advising appointment on MavTrack in August/September  
Suggestion: take one course online if possible  
 Credits15
Spring
ART 2060 SURVEY OF WESTERN ART HISTORY II 3
ART 1220 FOUNDATION: DIGITAL MEDIA 3
ENGL 1160 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 3
One (1) approved Social Science Class 3
Select a class that also counts for the US Diversity Requirement
 
Two (2) approved Natural/Physical Science classes--choose one lecture and one lab; some may require separate class enrollment. 4
 Credits16
Sophomore
Fall
ART 1040 GLOBAL INDIGENOUS ART 3
One (1) approved Foreign Language course 5
Language options: French, German, or Spanish
 
One (1) approved Humanities/Fine Arts class 3
One (1) approved Social Science class 3
Meet with advisor to discuss foreign language requirements and options  
Meet with advisor before mid-November to select spring classes  
 Credits14
Spring
ART 3760 RESEARCH, WRITING, AND COMMUNICATION FOR CAREERS IN ART 3
One (1) approved course from the Art History Core 3
One (1) approved Foreign Language course 5
One (1) approved Social Science class 3
One (1) approved Natural/Physical Science class 3
Meet with advisor before spring break to select fall classes  
Get acquainted with designated Art History faculty advisor  
 Credits17
Junior
Fall
One (1) approved class from the Art History Core 3
One (1) approved class from the Art History Core 3
One (1) approved Foreign Lanague course 3
One (1) elective class of choice 3
One (1) elective class of choice 3
Meet with advisor before mid-November to select spring classes  
 Credits15
Spring
ART 4530 ART INTERNSHIP 3
One (1) approved class from the Art History Core 3
One (1) approved Foreign Language course 3
One (1) elective class of choice 3
One (1) elective class of choice 3
Meet with academic advisor before spring break to select fall classes  
 Credits15
Senior
Fall
ART 4940 ART HISTORY METHODS 3
One (1) approved class from the Art History Core 3
One (1) elective class of choice 3
One (1) elective class of choice 3
One (1) elective class of choice 3
Meet with academic advisor to verify you will meet graduation requirements in spring  
Meet with faculty advisor for career counseling, graduate school research, etc.  
 Credits15
Spring
ART 4990 ART HISTORY CAPSTONE 1
One (1) elective class of choice 3
One (1) elective class of choice 3
One (1) elective class of choice 3
One (1) elective class of choice 3
Apply for graduation by March 1st (available through Mavlink)  
 Credits13
 Total Credits120

Art History, Bachelor of Arts - Arts Management Four Year Plan

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallCredits
ART 2050 SURVEY OF WESTERN ART HISTORY I 3
ART 1100
FOUNDATION: DRAWING
or FOUNDATION: 3D DESIGN
or FOUNDATION: 2-D DESIGN
3
ENGL 1150 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3
CMST 1110 PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS 3
One (1) approved Math & Quantitative Literacy course 3
INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING  
COLLEGE ALGEBRA  
Make an initial academic advising appointment on MavTrack in August/September  
Suggestion: take one course online if possible  
 Credits15
Spring
ART 2060 SURVEY OF WESTERN ART HISTORY II 3
ART 1220 FOUNDATION: DIGITAL MEDIA 3
ENGL 1160 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 3
One (1) approved Social Science class 3
Select a class that also counts for the US Diversity Requirement
 
Two (2) approved Natural/Physical Science classes--choose one lecture and one lab; some may require separate class enrollment. 4
Meet with advisor at least once before spring break to select fall classes  
Suggestion: take one course online if possible  
 Credits16
Sophomore
Fall
ART 1040 GLOBAL INDIGENOUS ART 3
One (1) approved Foreign Language course 5
Language options: French, German, or Spanish
 
One (1) approved Humanities/Fine Arts class 3
One (1) approved Social Science class 3
Meet with advisor to discuss foreign language requirements and options  
Meet with advisor before mid-November to select spring classes  
 Credits14
Spring
ART 3760 RESEARCH, WRITING, AND COMMUNICATION FOR CAREERS IN ART 3
One (1) approved class from the Art History core 3
One (1) approved class from the Art History Core 3
One (1) approved Foreign Language course 5
One (1) approved Social Science class 3
Meet with advisor before spring break to select fall classes  
Get acquainted with designated Art History faculty advisor  
 Credits17
Junior
Fall
PA 3500 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND MANAGEMENT 3
ART 4740 INTRODUCTION TO COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT 3
One (1) approved class from the Art History core 3
One (1) approved Natural/Physical Science class 3
One (1) elective class of choice 3
Meet with advisor before mid-November to select spring classes  
 Credits15
Spring
PA 4500 NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING 3
ART 4530 ART INTERNSHIP 3
One (1) approved class from the Art History Core 3
One (1) elective class of choice 3
One (1) elective class of choice 3
Meet with academic advisor before spring break to select fall classes  
 Credits15
Senior
Fall
One (1) approved class from the Art History Core 3
One (1) approved class from the Arts Management Core 3
One (1) elective class of choice 3
One (1) elective class of choice 3
One (1) elective class of choice 3
Meet with academic advisor to verify you will meet graduation requirements in spring  
Meet with faculty advisor for career counseling, graduate school research, etc.  
 Credits15
Spring
ART 4990 ART HISTORY CAPSTONE 1
One (1) elective class of choice 3
One (1) elective class of choice 3
One (1) elective class of choice 3
One (1) elective class of choice 3
Apply for graduation by March 1st (available through Mavlink)  
 Credits13
 Total Credits120

This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an advisor in your major program for further guidance.


This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change


Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements:
The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.


Placement Exams: For Math, English, Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php


**Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study