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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 34 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Skills | 15 | |
Writing – 6 hrs. | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | ||
Oral Communication – 3 hrs. | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
Quantitative Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
Data Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
| DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | ||
Until Fall 2028, students can satisfy this requirement with an approved data literacy course, or any approved natural or social science general education course. | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 13 | |
Social Science – 3 hrs. | ||
Humanities – 3 hrs. | ||
Natural & Physical Science (must complete a lab) – 4 hrs. | ||
Arts – 3 hrs. | ||
| Individual and Social Responsibility | 6 | |
Cultural Knowledge – 3 hrs. | ||
Civic Knowledge and Engagement – 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 - Academic Art History Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ART 2050 | SURVEY OF WESTERN ART HISTORY I | 3 |
| ART 1100 | FOUNDATION: DRAWING or FOUNDATION: 3D DESIGN or FOUNDATION: 2-D DESIGN | 3 |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| Make an initial academic advising appointment on MavTrack in August/September | ||
| Suggestion: take one course online if possible | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 2060 | SURVEY OF WESTERN ART HISTORY II | 3 |
| ART 1220 | FOUNDATION: DIGITAL MEDIA | 3 |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 1040 | GLOBAL INDIGENOUS ART | 3 |
| One (1) approved Foreign Language course | 5 | |
Language options: French, German, or Spanish | ||
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| Meet with advisor to discuss foreign language requirements and options | ||
| Meet with advisor before mid-November to select spring classes | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| 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 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| Meet with advisor before spring break to select fall classes | ||
| Get acquainted with designated Art History faculty advisor | ||
| Credits | 17 | |
| 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 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| Meet with advisor before mid-November to select spring classes | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 4530 | ART INTERNSHIP | 3 |
| One (1) approved class from the Art History Core | 3 | |
| One (1) approved Foreign Language course | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| Meet with academic advisor before spring break to select fall classes | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 4940 | ART HISTORY METHODS | 3 |
| One (1) approved class from the Art History Core | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 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. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 4990 | ART HISTORY CAPSTONE | 1 |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 1 | |
| Apply for graduation by March 1st (available through Mavlink) | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Art History, Bachelor of Arts - Arts Management Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ART 2050 | SURVEY OF WESTERN ART HISTORY I | 3 |
| ART 1100 | FOUNDATION: DRAWING or FOUNDATION: 3D DESIGN or FOUNDATION: 2-D DESIGN | 3 |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| Make an initial academic advising appointment on MavTrack in August/September | ||
| Suggestion: take one course online if possible | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 2060 | SURVEY OF WESTERN ART HISTORY II | 3 |
| ART 1220 | FOUNDATION: DIGITAL MEDIA | 3 |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| Meet with advisor at least once before spring break to select fall classes | ||
| Suggestion: take one course online if possible | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 1040 | GLOBAL INDIGENOUS ART | 3 |
| One (1) approved Foreign Language course | 5 | |
Language options: French, German, or Spanish | ||
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| Meet with advisor to discuss foreign language requirements and options | ||
| Meet with advisor before mid-November to select spring classes | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| 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 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| Meet with advisor before spring break to select fall classes | ||
| Get acquainted with designated Art History faculty advisor | ||
| Credits | 17 | |
| 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 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| Meet with advisor before mid-November to select spring classes | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PA 4500 | NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING | 3 |
| ART 4530 | ART INTERNSHIP | 3 |
| One (1) approved class from the Art History Core | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| Meet with academic advisor before spring break to select fall classes | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| One (1) approved class from the Art History Core | 3 | |
| One (1) approved class from the Arts Management Core | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 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. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 4990 | ART HISTORY CAPSTONE | 1 |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education or Elective | 1 | |
| Apply for graduation by March 1st (available through Mavlink) | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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