Art History

Program Requirements

Art History, Minor Program Checksheet

Includes:

• Minor Courses and Additional Requirements
• Admission and Transfer Requirements
• Graduation Requirements

Why Choose the Art History Minor? - Program Spotlight

Art is at the core of the human experience, helping us to communicate our ideas and values visually. Art History minors study art in order to understand human culture and society. We study various media such as paintings, sculptures, prints, and photographs, as well as large-scale works of architecture and urban planning. Because we experience so much of our world visually, it is important to learn to analyze what we see. A minor in Art History will help prepare students to observe carefully, think critically, and respond creatively in whatever career paths they choose to pursue.    

A minor in Art History provides interdisciplinary study that will complement a wide range of majors. Introductory courses offer a broad survey of art from Prehistory to the twenty-first century. Specialized courses provide in depth study of ideas and historical periods. These classes include Greek & Roman Art, American Art, African American Art, Modern Art, and Women and Art. Study Abroad courses are also taught by Ferris professors in Europe, with visits to world class museums and monuments. 

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ADVISOR: Dr. Rachel Foulk
PHONE: 231-591-2776
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Humanities Department
Ferris State University
1009 Campus Drive, JOH 119
Big Rapids, MI 49307
PHONE: 231-591-3675