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 301 - Proseminar in Art History Units: 3
Prereq: two from ARTH 101, 201, 202, 203, 204. Meets Fridays 9-11:50 AM; requires off-site travel. OFFERED FALL TERM ONLY.
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 semester in place of a “Free Elective”
Student’s Choice of ARTH Group II course. Units 3
Please view catalog for Group II course options.
GE 3B - Student’s Choice of 3B 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 3B. Take this course if still needed. Otherwise, take a Free Elective.
Student’s Choice of HIST - US History course. Units: 3
Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, or CHS 350. Take this course if still needed. Otherwise, take a Free Elective.
Recomendations/Notes
- Assumes completion of AA-T degree.
- CCID ARTH 100 = CI ARTH 101. ARTH 101 counts for lower division major credit at CI; ensure CCID ARTH 100 articulates as ARTH 101, not general lower division credit.
- Meet with the Art History advisor to discuss course planning and career objectives.
- Research graduate and professional school options.
- 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!
- The major includes up to 24 open units at the upper-division level; consider using these to add a minor. This program CANNOT be completed in fewer than 4 regular semesters (fall & spring).
- 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 300 - Art History: Tools and Methods Units: 3
Prereq: two from ARTH 101, 201, 202, 203, 204. No substitutions. OFFERED SPRING TERM ONLY.
Student’s Choice of ARTH Group II course. Units: 3
Student’s Choice of ARTH Group III course. Units: 3
Note: ARTH333, ARTH370, and ARTH376 triple dip in Group III of the ARTH major and count towards UDGE-3 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 UDGE-3 and Multicultural Perspective courses in Fall Senior.
POLS 150 - American Political Institutions Units: 3
Take this course if still needed. Otherwise, take 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.
Recommendations/Notes
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE’s and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
- Meet with the Art History 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).
- Meet with Graduate Studies Center
- Meet with Career Development & Alumni Engagement

Year 2 - 30 units

Fall Senior - 15 units

ARTH 400 - Advanced Topics in Art History Units: 3
Prerq: ARTH 300. Prerequisite will be enforced; concurrent enrollment not permitted. OFFERED FALL TERM ONLY.
Student’s Choice of ARTH Group III course . Units: 3
UDGE 3 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 3: Arts or Humanities course - 3 unit 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.
Complete one from the following:
UDGE 2 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 2: Mathematical Concepts - Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
UDGE 5 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 5: Science course - 3 units Units: 3
Recomendations/Notes
- As many ARTH courses count as UDGE 3, most students will have already satisfied this requirement.
- Meet with the Art History advisor to ensure on track to graduate.
- Apply to graduate/professional school.
- 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 for Graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st)
- Meet with 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
UDGE 4 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences course - 3 unit 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.
Recomendations/Notes
- Meet with the Art History advisor to plan for graduation.
- Attend Grad Fest (Beginning of March)