Art History Certificate
The art history certificate permits students to study visual culture with a distinct emphasis on how aesthetics engage fundamental issues in politics, society, and culture.
Requirements for the Art History Certificate
Students must maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA in the following courses to receive the art history certificate.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Art History Courses | ||
| ART 100 | Foundations of Art and Visual Culture | 3 |
| ART 125 | Survey of World Art | 3 |
| ART 226 | Modern Art and Graphic Design | 3 |
| Required Upper Division Art History Coursework 1 | ||
| Each course can only count toward one requirement. Prerequisites apply | ||
| Select course two times with a different topic for a total of 6 credits: | 6 | |
| Selected Topics in Art History | ||
| Additional Art History and Related Course Work | ||
| Each course can only count toward one requirement area. Prerequisites apply | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Selected Topics in Art History | ||
| Introduction to Film | ||
| Literary Analysis | ||
| Aesthetics | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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Other relevant, upper division courses that address the history of art or visual culture may be approved on a case-by-case basis by the art history advisor.
University Requirements for Undergraduate Certificates
Course work in a certificate must be completed with a minimum 2.00 GPA. Departments or programs may require a higher GPA.
A minimum of 9 credits in a certificate program must be taken at UW-Parkside. Individual departments and programs may require more than 9 credits to be taken at UW-Parkside.