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2025-2026 Catalog
Roadmap Freshman - 4 year: Art History, B.A.
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Spring Freshman - 15 units
- GE 1C - Student’s Choice of 1C: Oral Communication course - 3 units Units: 3
- GE 2 - Student’s Choice of 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
MATH108 suggested by department. Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. - POLS 150 - American Political Institutions Units: 3
Double-counts as GE:4 and American Institutions Requirements - Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Complete one from the following: - ARTH 201 - Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas Units: 3
- ARTH 202 - Art of South, Southeastern, and Eastern Asia Units: 3
- ARTH 203 - Arts of the Western World, before 1400 CE Units: 3
- ARTH 204 - Arts of the Western World, after 1400 CE Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Students who plan to obtain an MA or PhD in Art History should continue foreign language study (French, German, or a language relevant to planned area of specialization).
- Attend study abroad information session.
- Meet with Art History Faculty Advisor to plan next year’s courses.
- Use the summer to get ahead on lower division GE or major requirements or to meet language requirements by taking classes at CI or at a community college.
- Complete Golden 4 GE (1A, 1B, 1C, and 2)
- Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
Fall Sophomore - 16 units
Spring Sophomore - 15 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-4. 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-4 course seperately in Spring Senior. - Student’s Choice of ARTH Group II course . Units: 3
Please view catalog for Group II course options. - 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.
Recommendations/Notes
- Students are advised to take courses of interest in Groups I, II, and III when they are offered, as not all courses are offered each term or year. The listing of Groups I, II, and III in this roadmap is descriptive, not prescriptive!
- Meet with the Art History Faculty Advisor to discuss internship opportunities; apply to spring/summer programs. If you receive a spring internship, register for ARTH 492: Internship (speak with the Art Program Faculty Advisor).
- The major includes up to 23 open units in Sem. 5–8; consider adding a minor.
- Meet with Graduate Studies Center to discuss graduate school programs
- Meet with Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities
Spring Junior - 15 units
- ARTH 301 - Proseminar in Art History Units: 3
- Student’s Choice of ARTH Group II course. Units: 3
- Student’s Choice of ARTH Group III course. Units: 3
The following courses can double dip in Group III of the ARTH major and UDGE-3: ARTH311, ARTH333, ARTH370, ARTH371, ARTH375 or ARTH376. Please note that double dipping in this specific course is not mandatory, feel free to view the catalog for additional options for Group III courses and take a UDGE-3 course seperately in Fall Senior in place of a “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. - 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
- Meet with the Art History Faculty Advisor to discuss course planning and career objectives.
- Research graduate and professional school options.
- Consider taking the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
- Students who plan to obtain an MA or PhD in Art History should continue foreign language study (French, German, or a language relevant to planned area of specialization).
- Apply to summer/fall internship opportunities. If you receive a fall internship, register for ARTH 492: Internship (speak with the Art Program Faculty Advisor).
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