2021-2022
Art History, Bachelor of Arts (accelerated masters degree option)
VCU
Community college:
Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts, Art History Specialization (Northern Virginia Community College)
Associate degree
Program description
Art History is a liberal arts program composed of an academic course of study exposing students to the scholarship, theoretical perspectives, and research methods of not only the history of art, but related disciplines in the humanities. Courses focus on cultures, historical periods, and regions. The program also includes possibilities for directed research projects as well as museum internships. While providing students with the opportunity for a broad education on the liberal arts and humanities, the department also emphasizes a close bond with the studio and performing arts and enjoys a close relationship with the other departments in the School of the Arts. Art history students complete a Level 4 REAL experience as a part of the major capstone course. Overseas studies are available through university-sponsored programs abroad in Europe and Asia.
Career opportunities
This curriculum provides students the best possible background for future graduate work in art history. Additionally, the study of art history prepares students with highly sought after skills in writing and communication, problem solving, critical thinking, creative expression, cultural awareness, independent thought, organization and research, and advocacy. Current students take advantage of multiple internship opportunities in Richmond’s vibrant art community to gain practical experience, and alumni of the program may hold positions in the public and private art worlds, government, nonprofits, and businesses, depending upon their interests and expertise.
Bachelor-level job titles
- Administrative Coordinator
- Conservation Technician
- Content Strategist
- Donor Services Coordinator
- Preservation Librarian
- Program Coordinator
- Project Manager
- Gallery Host
Graduate and professional level job titles
- Art Conservator
- Curator
- Librarian and Archives Manager
- Museum Educator
Contact information
Telephone: (804) 827-1349
Email: transferinfo@vcu.edu
VCCS Transfer Planning Checklist
Telephone: (804) 828-1222 or (800) 841-3638
Email: ugrad@vcu.edu
Apply Here.
Guaranteed transfer admission requirements
Completion of associate degree
Minimum GPA of 2.5
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better
Degree requirements in Bulletin
Plan of study in Bulletin
Requirements
Highest level of math required
- Quantitative Foundations requirement only
Science required
- Natural Sciences requirement only
Foreign language requirements
- Yes
Additional tuition/fees
- Yes
GPA requirements (to progress/graduate in the major)
- 3.0+ cumulative GPA
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2021-2022
Art History, Bachelor of Arts (accelerated masters degree option)
Northern Virginia Community College (Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts, Art History Specialization)
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MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
- Be prepared for academic challenges in your classes. Use tutoring resources to get ahead.
- Register for SDV 100 or SDV 101.
- Meet with your academic advisor or counselor each semester.
- Start your math sequence and pass ENG 111-112.
- Cultivate relationships with your professors.
- Use Navigate to connect with your advisor and create a program plan.
GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
- Get involved with student clubs and organizations.
- Volunteer for service learning or community service projects.
- Learn about the admissions process by speaking with the VCU Transfer Admissions representative at NOVA.
- Explore the Art History department website.
DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY
- Attend diversity-focused events at NOVA and/or VCU and celebrate diversity.
- Attend VCU's annual intercultural Festival or another community intercultural event.
EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Browse careers related to Art History through the NOVA career planning system.
- Explore the community college’s iGrad’s Job Genius Search Engine to look into building a career and financial future.
- Build a LinkedIn profile.
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
- Understand how you will fund your education by taking advantage of free Financial Aid counseling.
- Practice independent living skills (such as money management, self-care, time management, and personal responsibility).
- Familiarize yourself with the Career Services offered at Community College and explore VCU's Career Pathways.
- Take a career assessment through the NOVA career planning system.
- Assess your preparation for a career by completing a Gap Analysis.
Experience
MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
- Be prepared for academic challenges in your classes. Use tutoring resources to get ahead.
- Research scholarship opportunities and explore your eligibility for the Two-Year College Transfer Grant.
- Explore the Art History department website to become familiar with the B.A. degree.
- Meet with your academic advisor or counselor.
- Explore the accelerated BA to MA in Art History program.
GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
- Visit the VCU campus and attend a transfer admission session.
- Research housing for next year.
- Attend a talk or other event sponsored by the Art History department.
DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY
- Learn about short-term, semester and year-long study abroad options at VCU.
- Attend diversity-focused events on campus and in your community (i.e. international festival).
- Attend VCU cultural events, including the monthly Global Café, VCU Diversity Scholars in Research week, or Art History department-related events.
- Become familiar with OMSA at VCU.
EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Find out about VCU REAL and learn about REAL graduation requirement.
- Speak with employers that visit campus throughout the year.
- Plan to complete at least two job experiences (e.g., internships) before your senior year of college.
- Create a resume.
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
- Conduct informational interviews or shadow someone in a field of career interest.
- Using LinkedIn, connect to at least 10 people. Check out the VCU alumni page in My Network.
- Consider who you would like to have serve as professional and academic references for future letters of recommendation.
- Use the cost calculator to estimate your tuition/fees as an upperclassman at VCU.
- Take advantage of free Financial Aid counseling.
- Explore the types of aid available at VCU.
Recommended courses
2021-2022
Art History, Bachelor of Arts (accelerated masters degree option)
Northern Virginia Community College (Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts, Art History Specialization)
| Course | Title | Equivalent course | Credits | Requirements |
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| SDV | SDV 100 College Success Skills or SDV 101 Orientation to (a specific discipline) | UNIV 101 | 1 | Elective |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I Note: students with credit for AP English Language and Composition will only receive credit for UNIV 111 at VCU and should take ENG 112 to fulfill the VCU composition requirement. | UNIV 111-112 | 3 | General education |
| World Language #1 | World Language 101 (choose from French, German, or Spanish) - or transfer elective if placed out of the 101 requirement | VCU equivalent | 3 to 4 | General education |
| ART 101 | History and Appreciation of Art I | ARTH 103 | 3 | Major |
| MTH 154 | Quantitative Reasoning | MATH 131 | 3 | General education |
| ART 102 | History and Appreciation of Art II | ARTH 104 | 3 | Major |
| CST | Select 1: CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking OR CST 110 Introduction to Communication OR CST 126 Interpersonal Communication | SPCH 121 | 3 | Elective |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | UNIV 200 | 3 | General education |
| World Language #2 | World Language 102 (choose from French, German, or Spanish) - or transfer elective if placed out of the 102 requirement | VCU equivalent | 3 to 4 | General education |
| MTH 245 (or Transfer Elective) | Statistics I or Transfer Elective | VCU equivalent | 3 | Elective |
| ART 106 | ART 106 History of Modern Art | ARTH 1XX | 3 | Elective |
| ENG Literature | Select 1: ENG 241 Survey of American Literature I OR ENG 242 Survey of American Literature II OR ENG 243 Survey of English Literature I OR ENG 244 Survey of English Literature II OR ENG 251 Survey of World Literature I OR ENG 252 Survey of World Literature II | ENGL | 3 | General education |
| World Language #3 | World Language 201 (choose from French, German, or Spanish) | VCU equivalent | 3 | Major |
| Science #1 | Select 1: BIO 101 General Biology I OR CHM 101 Introductory Chemistry I OR GOL 105 Physical Geology OR PHY 101 Introduction to Physics I OR PHY 150 Elements of Astronomy | VCU equivalent | 4 | General education |
| Social/Behavioral Science #1 | Select 1: PLS 135 American National Politics OR PLS 211 United States Government I OR PSY 200 Principles of Psychology OR SOC 200 Principles of Sociology OR SOC 211 Principles of Anthropology I | VCU equivalent | 3 | General education |
| History | HIS 101 History of Western Civilization I (select for European studies) OR HIS 102 History of Western Civilization II OR HIS 111 History of World Civilization I OR HIS 112 History of World Civilization II OR HIS 121 United States History I OR HIS 122 United States History II | HIST | 3 | General education |
| Word Language #4 | World Language 202 (choose from French, German, or Spanish) | VCU equivalent | 3 | Major |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | Select one: MUS 121 Music Appreciation I OR PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy I OR REL 231 Religions of the World I OR REL 232 Religions of the World II OR REL 233 Introduction to Islam | VCU equivalent | 3 | General education |
| Science #2 | Select 1: BIO 101 General Biology I OR BIO 102 General Biology II OR CHM 101 Introductory Chemistry I OR CHM 102 Introductory Chemistry II OR GOL 105 Physical Geology OR GOL 106 Historical Geology OR PHY 101 Introduction to Physics I OR PHY 102 Introduction to Physics II OR PHY 150 Elements of Astronomy | VCU equivalent | 4 | General education |
| Social/Behavioral Science #2 | Select 1: GEO 210 People and the Land: An Intro to Cultural Geography OR HIS 101 History of Western Civilization I OR HIS 112 History of World Civilization II OR HIS 121 United States History I OR PLS 241 International Relations I OR PSY 200 Principles of Psychology OR PSY 216 Social Psychology OR PSY 230 Developmental Psychology OR SOC 200 Principles of Sociology OR SOC 211 Principles of Anthropology I | POLI 105 or ANTH 103 | 3 | General education |
| HUM 298 | Seminar and Project Liberal Arts | HUMS 2XX | 1 | Elective |
| Northern Virginia credits transferred to VCU | 60 to 62 | |||
| Course | Title | Credits | Requirements |
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| ARTH 390 | Art Historical Methods | 3 | Major |
| ARTH 292 | Writing for Art History | 3 | Major |
| ARTH 490 | Senior Seminar in Art History ( Capstone) | 3 | Major |
| ARTH | Cluster A (select two courses; see VCU advisor for course options) | 6 | Major |
| ARTH | Cluster B (select three courses; see VCU advisor for course options) | 9 | Major |
| ARTH | Cluster C (select two courses; see VCU advisor for course options) | 6 | Major |
| ARTH | Unrestricted ARTH electives (select any two additional ARTH courses) | 6 | Major |
| Select three credits of fine arts studio (from CRAF, SCPT, PAPR or PHTO) | 3 | Major (Ancillary) | |
| HIST | Select 12 credits of upper-level (300-level) history | 12 | Major (Ancillary) |
| Select nine credits of upper-level (300-level) humanities (from AFAM, ANTH, RELS, GSWS, ENGL, PHIL, WRLD) | 9 | Major (Ancillary) | |
| Credits completed at VCU | 60 | ||
| Bachelor's degree total | 120 | ||