Roadmap Transfer - 2 year: Art History, B.A.

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The Art Program at CSU Channel Islands integrates traditional media with emerging digital technologies in graphic design, multimedia, fine art, art history with a focus on interdisciplinary studies to develop a solid foundation leading to advanced work in art media and theory.

Year 1 - 30 units

Fall Junior - 15 units

ARTH 300 - Art History: Tools and Methods Units: 3
Student’s Choice of ARTH Group I course . Units: 3
ARTH334 - The Business of Art can double dip in Group I of the ARTH major and count towards UDGE-D. Please note that double dipping in this specific course is not mandatory, feel free to view the catalog for additional options for Group I courses and take a UDGE-D course seperately in Fall Senior semester in place of a “Free Elective”.
Student’s Choice of ARTH Group I course . Units 3
Please view catalog for Group II course options.
GE C2 - Student’s Choice of C2 Humanities: Languages Other than English course - 3 units Units: 3
Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with C2. Take this course if still needed.Otherwise, take a Free Elective.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recomendations/Notes
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE’s and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
- Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
- Meet with Art Program Faculty Advisor for information on Art History offerings and tailored course recommendations.

Spring Junior - 15 units

ARTH 301 - Proseminar in Art History Units: 3
POLS 150 - American Political Institutions Units: 3
Student’s Choice of ARTH Group II course . Units: 3
Art, B.A. Art History - 120 units . Units: 3
Note: ARTH333, ARTH370, and ARTH376 triple dip in Group III of the ARTH major and count towards UDGE-C and the Multicultural Perspectives requirement. Please note that triple dipping in these specific courses is not mandatory, feel free to view the catalog for additional options for Group III courses and take both UDGEC and Multicultural Perspective courses in Spring Junior.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE’s and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
- Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement
- Meet with member of art history faculty to discuss post-graduation plans. If graduate school is of interest, begin your research and discussions with your faculty this term.

Year 2 - 30 units

Fall Senior - 15 units

ARTH 400 - Advanced Topics in Art History Units: 3
Student’s Choice of ARTH Group III course . Units: 3
UDGE B - Student’s Choice of UDGE-B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
Student’s Choice of HIST - US History course. Units: 3
CHS/HIST350 recommended. If US HIST has been met change to Free Elective.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recomendations/Notes
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st)
- Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check

Spring Senior - 15 units

ARTH 499 - Art History Capstone Project Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course . Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recomendations/Notes
- Attend Grad Fest (Beginning of March)