The Bachelor of Arts in Art History at UNC Greensboro emphasizes object-based learning to provide students with historical, contemporary, and global perspectives. Through rigorous cross-cultural analysis, majors develop vital critical thinking skills. This versatile liberal arts curriculum empowers students to become informed global citizens prepared for continuous learning and professional success.
Bachelor’s in Art History Program Distinctions
Faculty research drives the innovative curriculum of the BA in Art History program. Beyond traditional eras like Ancient, Medieval, and Modern art, professors in the School of Art bring unique expertise in Asian art history and Disney/Pixar animation.
Faculty exhibit both nationally and internationally (New York, Berlin, Cairo, Montreal, Beijing, and other sites worldwide).
Accreditations & Affiliations include the National Association of Schools Art & Design.
The BAchelor’s in Art History Student Experience
Students seeking the BA in Art History have access to the Weatherspoon Art Museum and can join the student organization Co-WAM, which connects students socially, academically, and professionally through peer-activated programming and direct involvement with the museum, its staff, and its collections.
BA Art History majors also frequently intern at regional institutions including:
- Reynolda House Museum of American Art
- North Carolina Museum of Art
- Mint Museum
Faculty lead an immersive, four-week summer study abroad trip to Italy to study Renaissance art history on-site.
Students can pursue Disciplinary Honors through the Lloyd International Honors College, benefiting from close faculty mentorship and independent research opportunities
“Art History is really my love. I love it because it encompasses all the humanities. There’s history, there are the biographies of the artists, the background of their lives, and the geography of where they lived. There’s so much more to it than just the art itself.”
– Beth Campbell ’24, on why she went back to school for an art history degree
After Graduating with your B.a. in Art History
Graduates leave this versatile program well-equipped to meet the demands of the 21st Century. Majors have joined competitive graduate schools and built careers in a wide range of professions from museum curators to art librarians, university professors to lawyers, and government service to social media executives.
How to Apply to the Art History Program
Students interested in the BA Art History concentration complete UNCG’s undergraduate admission process and the School of Art application/audition process.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Art History Degree
Program Details
Degree Type: Bachelor's
College/School: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Program Type: Majors & Concentrations
Class Type: In Person
Catalog Name: Art, B.A. Art History Concentration
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