Art History Major

Required Courses

• Five ARTH classes (art history) at the 100, 200, or 300 levels. Maximum one at the 100 level. At least one at the 300 level. Non-studio ARTS (architecture) classes may also count toward these (
  ARCH 105
   ,
  ARCH 220
   , 
  ARCH 244
   , 
  ARCH 245
   , 
  ARCH 273
   , 
  ARCH 275
   , 
  ARCH 277
   , etc.).
• Two ARTS classes (studio art)
• Two electives: any choice or combination of additional art history courses, studio courses, transfer credits in art history, studio art or architecture from an approved university/study abroad program. An additional option for the electives is one or two courses from another Colgate department. In order for extra-departmental Colgate courses to count as an art history elective, the student must a) demonstrate the relevance of the course(s) to their learning trajectory in art history; b) obtain prior approval from their adviser and the department chair; and c) take the course(s) prior to their senior year.
• ARTH 475 - Senior Project: Art History
   , to be taken in the fall of the senior year.
• ARTS 499 - Senior Project Intensive
    may be taken as an optional eleventh class in the major.

GPA Requirement

A GPA of C (2.00) in combined studio courses and art history courses is required of all majors. Only one course below a C– will be accepted for the major.

Honors and High Honors

Honors and High Honors information is available on the Art  department page.