When you enroll at Susquehanna, you’ll be paired with an advisor and application tool to guide you in your course planning and scheduling. The following is an excerpt from the complete course catalog. Enrolled students follow the requirements of the course catalog for the academic year in which they declare each major and/or minor, consult with their advisor(s) and the Academic Planning Tool.
Learning Goals
- Art History majors develop an awareness of art history worldwide, from prehistoric times to contemporary era, and gain extensive knowledge of at least one specific cultural period.
- Art History majors reveal an understanding of art in context, as well as key theories and methodologies specific to the discipline.
- Art History majors demonstrate critical thinking and visual analysis skills in written form.
Double-counting rules within the department of Art and Design
- Students may double count 16 SH BA to BA;
- Students may double count 8 SH department minor to BA or BFA;
- Students may double count 4 SH department minor to department minor;
- Students may not have a photography minor and a studio art major
- Students may not have a BA and BFA within the department.
Double-counting restriction
Students in the Art and Design Department may, with department head approval, complete more than one major and/or minor in the department.
Departmental Honors
The department awards honors status for graduation for students receiving a 3.70 or higher GPA in the studio art, graphic design or art history major.
Off-Campus Study
Junior and senior studio art and art history majors are encouraged to spend a semester studying away from campus as part of the university’s GO program. Susquehanna studio art and art history majors have access to art centers all over Europe, particularly in London, Florence, the south of France and Paris. A liberal arts program at Regent’s College in London is one of the special programs available to art majors. Others may choose extended off-campus study in New York or Washington, D.C. This experience enriches the artistic spirit and opens up avenues for future careers. Students with modern language interests can combine language and art studies abroad.
Art History, Studio Art and Graphic Design Internships
The department encourages its majors to complete internships, which provide a valuable introduction to the professional art world. Studio art and art history majors typically complete internships at museums and galleries, while graphic design majors are expected to pursue internships at design firms, publishing houses and advertising agencies. All students may receive major credit for approved internships.
Requirements for the Major in Art History
The Bachelor of Arts in art history requires 48 semester hours in art history and studio art with grades of C- or better.
12 Art History Requirements
4 ARTH-101 Introduction to World Art I: Prehistory to 1400
4 ARTH-102 Introduction to World Art II: 15th to 20th Century
4 ARTH-403 Senior Thesis
28 Art History Electives
Choose elective art history courses selected with faculty adviser guidance (may include internship or independent study credit).
8 Studio Art Electives:
Choose two studio art courses (ARTS-111 Foundations of Art I and a photography course are recommended).
Reading knowledge of a second language is helpful for undertaking research in non-English scholarship.
