A completed application
Two letters of recommendation from a teacher or counselor who knows you well and can attest to your academic potential and personal characteristics.
One essay/personal statement, approximately 250-650 words in length, which will assist the Admission Committee in reviewing your application.
Official test scores and other educational materials must be sent directly from the testing authority or institution.
Official transcripts, diplomas, and leaving examination scores from secondary and post-secondary schools (in English).
A minimum TOEFL score of 80
A minimum IELTS score of 6.5
A Pearson PTE academic score of 54
Our Art History BA offers courses in the major periods of Western Art History, as well as Latin American Art History, African Art History, and Asian Art History. Making maximum use of the city's resources, classes regularly visit museums and galleries where works of art are examined and experienced firsthand.
HISTORY AND THEORY IN ONE
Our flexible curriculum allows Art History BA students to double major.
Well-defined course offerings develop students’ intellectual and intuitive skills to enhance an understanding of visual art practice.
The Pace University Art Gallery and the New York metropolitan area serve as an extension of the classroom experience, with numerous museums, galleries, and artists’ studios.
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University Core
Complete University Core Requirements
Required Courses
ART 102 Art History: Ancient through Gothic Art
ART 103 Art History: Renaissance through Modern Art
ART 480 Art History Seminar I
ART 481 Art History Seminar II
Elective Courses
Select 24 credits of the following:
ART 201 Art History: Ancient Greek Art
ART 203 Art History: Ancient Roman Art
ART 204 Art History: Medieval Art
ART 205 Contemporary Art History
ART 206 Art History: Renaissance Art in Italy
ART 207 Art History: Architectural History of New York City
ART 208 Art History: Renaissance in Northern Europe
ART 209 Art History: Baroque Art in Flanders and Holland
ART 211 Art History: Baroque Art in France, Germany, Italy and Spain
ART 213 Art History: 18th and 19th Century Art
ART 214 Art History: Modern Art
ART 216 Art History: American Art
ART 217 Art History: Latin American Art
ART 218 Art History: African Art
ART 220 Art History: Aspects of Asian Art
ART 245 Art History: History of Photography
ART 298C Topics: Art History: Video Art
ART 390 Art Studio, Museum or Gallery Internship
Open Electives
Select 48-59 credits
CHOOSE YOUR CAREER
This program prepares students for studies on the graduate level and careers in galleries, museums, and historical art institutions.
CAREER OPTIONS
Potential career paths for students with a BA in Art History are limitless, but a sampling includes:
Archivist
Art teacher
Columnist/writer
Curator
Conservationist
Museum administration
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