BA: Art History 2023-2024

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.

Visit the program website: https://art.csuci.edu/
Review the Art History Major Requirements

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ARTH300Art History: Tools and Methods3Prerequisites: Two lower division ARTH courses and declaration of major or minor.Major & GWAR
    ARTHStudent's ChoiceGroup I Course3

    ARTH 334- The Business of Art can double dip in Group I of the ARTH major and count towards UDGE-D. 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-D course separately in semester 7 in place of a "Free Elective".

    		Major & GEUDGE D
    ARTHStudent's ChoiceGroup II Course3Please view catalog for Group II course options.Major
    LanguageStudent's ChoiceWill Vary3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen: if language has been met change to Free Elective.GraduationLanguage
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
    • 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

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ARTH301Proseminar in Art History3

    Prerequisites: Two lower division ARTH courses and declaration of major or minor.

    		Major
    ARTHStudent's ChoiceGroup II Course3

    Please view catalog for Group II course options.

    		Major
    ARTHStudent's ChoiceGroup III Course3

    Note: ARTH 333, ARTH 370, and ARTH 376 triple dip in Group III of the ARTH major and count towards UDGE-C 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-C and Multicultural Perspective courses in either Semester 7 or 8.

    		Major & GE & GraduationUDGE C & Multicultural Perspectives
    POLS150American Political Institutions3If POLS 150 has been met change to Free ElectiveGraduationAIR: CA Local & State Govt
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
    • Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/ Career Development & Alumni Engagement
    • Meet w/ member of art history faculty to discuss post-graduation plans. If graduate school is of interest begin your research and discussions with your faculty this term.

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ART400Advanced Topics in Art History3

    Prerequisite: ARTH 300

    		Major
    ARTHStudent's ChoiceGroup III Course3

    Please view catalog for Group III course options.

    		Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3GEUDGE-B
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3CHS/HIST 350 recommended. If US HIST has met change to Free Elective.GraduationAIR: US History
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement: Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st)
    • Meet w/ Academic Advisor for Grad Check

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ARTH499Art History Capstone3Prerequisite: ARTH 301 and ARTH 400Major
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3

    Please view catalog for Upper Division Major Elective course options

    		Major
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement: Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.GraduationUnit Requirement
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement: Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.GraduationUnit Requirement
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement: Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • Attend Grad Fest (Beginning of March)
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