Art History B.A.

Class of 2030

Core RequirementsCredits
Development of Western Civilization (4)16
Ethics3
Philosophy3
Fine ArtsARH 106 (3)
Quantitative Reasoning3
Natural Science3
Social Science3
Theology 200 Level3
Theology 300 Level3
Intensive Writing I Proficiency3
Intensive Writing II Proficiency3
Oral Communication Proficiency3
Diversity Proficiency3
Civic Engagement Proficiency3
Free Electives
Major RequirementsCredits
ARH 104 – Asian Art3
ARH 106 – Art History Survery3
ARH 200 – Art of the Ancient Classical World3
ARH 204 – Medieval Art3
ARH 205 – Italian Renaissance Art3
ARH 209 or 304 – Modern or Amer & Euro Art3
ARH 380 – Interpretive Methods in Art History3
ARN 498 – Principles of Research3
ART Studio Art Electives (2)6
ARH Elective3
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 #ClassCredits
DWC 101Development of Western Civilization I4
ARH 106Art History Survey (Fine Arts)3
ART Studio Art Elective3
CORE3
TOTAL13

Freshman Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
DWC 102Development of Western Civ II4
ARH 200Ancient Classical Art3
CORE3
CORE3
CORE3
TOTAL1629

Sophomore Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
DWC 201Development of Western Civ III4
ARH 204Medieval Art3
CORE3
CORE3
CORE3
TOTAL16

Sophomore Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
DWC 202Development of Western Civ IV4
ARH 205Italian Renaissance Art3
CORE3
CORE3
CORE3
TOTAL1632

Junior Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
ARH 380Interpretive Methods in Art History3
ART Studio Art Elective3
LNG Modern Language (French or German)3
CORE3
CORE3
TOTAL15

Junior Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
ARH 104ARH 104 Asian Art3
ARH 209 or 304Modern Art or American & European Art3
LNG Modern Language (French or German)3
CORE3
FREE ELECTIVE3
TOTAL1530

Senior Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
ARH 498Principles of Research3
CORE3
FREE ELECTIVE3
FREE ELECTIVE3
FREE ELECTIVE3
TOTAL15

Senior Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
ARH ELECTIVE (400 Level)3
ARH ELECTIVE3
FREE ELECTIVE3
FREE ELECTIVE3
FREE ELECTIVE3
1530
TOTAL PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS121