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Minor

Art History

About the Program
Dive into Art History

Gain foundational knowledge in art history and customize your studies with specialized electives. The Art History minor complements a variety of majors and builds skills in visual analysis, historical context, and cultural understanding in just 18 credit hours.

Just the Facts

Total Credit Hours:
18 Hours

Delivery Format:
On Campus, Hybrid, Online

Completion Time:
2-3 semesters

Academic Unit:
Department of Art

Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience

  • Discover the meaning behind the masterpieces by analyzing how art reflects history, culture, and human expression.
  • Connect your interests across fields with a curriculum that ties in literature, history, science, math, and the fine arts.
  • Expand your perspective through study abroad opportunities that immerse you in global art and culture.
  • Learn from faculty who care and are passionate about helping you understand where art—and you—fit into the world.
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What Can You Do With This Degree?

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Admission Requirements
Your Pathway to CSU

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Program-Specific Admission Requirements

This program has specific admission requirements. These requirements are available in our catalog.

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Institutional Admission Requirements

All applicants must meet our institutional admissions requirements to be accepted into Columbus State University.

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