Art History B.A.
Class of 2030
| Core Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Development of Western Civilization (4) | 16 |
| Ethics | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Fine Arts | ARH 106 (3) |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Natural Science | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Theology 200 Level | 3 |
| Theology 300 Level | 3 |
| Intensive Writing I Proficiency | 3 |
| Intensive Writing II Proficiency | 3 |
| Oral Communication Proficiency | 3 |
| Diversity Proficiency | 3 |
| Civic Engagement Proficiency | 3 |
| Free Electives |
| Major Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| ARH 104 – Asian Art | 3 |
| ARH 106 – Art History Survery | 3 |
| ARH 200 – Art of the Ancient Classical World | 3 |
| ARH 204 – Medieval Art | 3 |
| ARH 205 – Italian Renaissance Art | 3 |
| ARH 209 or 304 – Modern or Amer & Euro Art | 3 |
| ARH 380 – Interpretive Methods in Art History | 3 |
| ARN 498 – Principles of Research | 3 |
| ART Studio Art Electives (2) | 6 |
| ARH Elective | 3 |
| ARH Elective (400 Level) | 3 |
| LNG Modern Language (French or German) | 6 |
Graduation Requirements / Degree Notes
- Students at Providence College must complete 120 credits, which includes both their core and major requirements.
- PHL 407 is recommended for majors when offered.
- Students at PC need a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate.
Freshman Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 101 | Development of Western Civilization I | 4 |
| ARH 106 | Art History Survey (Fine Arts) | 3 |
| ART Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 13 |
Freshman Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 102 | Development of Western Civ II | 4 | |
| ARH 200 | Ancient Classical Art | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 29 |
Sophomore Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 201 | Development of Western Civ III | 4 |
| ARH 204 | Medieval Art | 3 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Sophomore Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 202 | Development of Western Civ IV | 4 | |
| ARH 205 | Italian Renaissance Art | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 32 |
Junior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARH 380 | Interpretive Methods in Art History | 3 |
| ART Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| LNG Modern Language (French or German) | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Junior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARH 104 | ARH 104 Asian Art | 3 | |
| ARH 209 or 304 | Modern Art or American & European Art | 3 | |
| LNG Modern Language (French or German) | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 15 | 30 |
Senior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARH 498 | Principles of Research | 3 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Senior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARH ELECTIVE (400 Level) | 3 | ||
| ARH ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| 15 | 30 | ||
| TOTAL PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS | 121 | ||
