Frequently Asked Questions
Art History major, concentrations, and courses
- I think I might like to work in a museum or gallery after I graduate. Should I get the regular B.A. in Art History or do the museum studies concentration?
- What first Art History course should I take if I am interested in exploring a possible major in Art History?
- How do I go about declaring an Art History major?
- What are the requirements of the Art History minor, and how do I go about declaring a minor?
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Architectural Studies and the Architecture Concentration
- How do I choose between the Art History B.A. with Architecture Concentration and the Architectural Studies B.A.?
- How do I know if Architectural Studies is right for me?
- What is the difference between Architectural Studies B.A. and a B.Arch. degree offered by an Architectural School?
- Will I learn how to actually design buildings in the Architectural Studies program?
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Internships and Study Abroad
- Can I do a semester abroad and still complete the Art History or Architectural Studies degree?
- If I take an art history course abroad or at another college, how do I go about transferring those credits to Ithaca College?
- Can I do an internship as part of my major?
Opportunities and department life
- Can Art History majors work in the Handwerker Gallery or the Visual Resources Collection? Does the department have employment or work-study positions?
- How can I stay informed about Art History department activities?
- What is the Art History Prize?
- What is the Art History Senior Symposium?