Art History Major, BA | Pace University New York

This program provides students with a sound education in art history and prepares them for studies on the graduate level and careers in galleries, museums and art historical institutions. Students can have cross-disciplinary minors and participate in internships in their junior and senior years.

Major Completion Summary

Major Completion Summary
Requirement	Credits
University Core Requirements	44-55
Major Requirements	36
Open Electives	40-51
Total Credits	120

University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)

See complete University Core requirements.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
University Core
Complete University Core Requirements		44-55
Total Credits		44-55

Major Requirements (36 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Courses
ART 102	Art History: Ancient through Gothic Art	3
ART 103	Art History: Renaissance through Modern Art	3
ART 480	Art History Seminar I	3
ART 481	Art History Seminar II	3
Elective Courses
Select 24 credits of the following:		24
ART 201	Art History: Ancient Greek Art
ART 203	Art History: Ancient Roman Art
ART 204	Art History: Medieval Art
ART 205	Contemporary Art History
ART 206	Art History: Renaissance Art in Italy
ART 207	Art History: Architectural History of New York City
ART 208	Art History: Renaissance in Northern Europe
ART 209	Art History: Baroque Art in Flanders and Holland
ART 211	Art History: Baroque Art in France, Germany, Italy and Spain
ART 213	Art History: 18th and 19th Century Art
ART 214	Art History: Modern Art
ART 216	Art History: American Art
ART 217	Art History: Latin American Art
ART 218	Art History: African Art
ART 220	Art History: Aspects of Asian Art
ART 245	Art History: History of Photography
ART 390	Art Studio, Museum or Gallery Internship
Total Credits		36

Open Electives (40-51 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Open Electives
Select 40-51 credits		40-51
Total Credits		40-51

In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
ENG 110	Composition	3
ART 102	Art History: Ancient through Gothic Art	3
COM 200	Public Speaking	3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
Open elective course		3
UNV 101	First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community	1
	Credits	16
Spring
ENG 120	Critical Writing	4
ART 103	Art History: Renaissance through Modern Art	3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
Open elective course		3
Open elective course		3
	Credits	16
Second Year
Fall
CS 121	Introduction to Computer Science	4
MAT 102	Mathematics for Life	3
One 200-level elective course in ART		3
One 200-level elective course in ART		3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
	Credits	16
Spring
ENG 201	Writing in the Disciplines	3
One 200-level elective course in ART		3
One 200-level elective course in ART		3
Lab science course		3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
Open Elective Course		2
	Credits	17
Third Year
Fall
First Second Language Course. See Advisor for guidelines		3
One 200-level elective course in ART		3
One 200-level elective course in ART		3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
Open elective course		3
	Credits	15
Spring
Second Language Course, if applicable		3
One 200-level elective course in ART		3
One 200-level elective course in ART		3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
Open Elective Course		2
	Credits	14
Fourth Year
Fall
ART 480	Art History Seminar I	3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
Open Elective Course		2
Open Elective Course		3
Open Elective Course		3
	Credits	14
Spring
ART 480	Art History Seminar I	3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
Open Elective Course		3
Open Elective Course		3
	Credits	12
	Total Credits	120