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Jun 07, 2026
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Working Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
Art History (BA)
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Art history is a field of study within the Humanities, which examines the visual and material culture of peoples in a wide range of contexts throughout human history. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art History at UNLV are introduced to both western and non-western art in an open curriculum that encourages further study outside the discipline. Art history majors must complete a trio of survey courses, presenting an overview of primarily European, North American, and non-?Western art from the prehistoric period to the present. This foundation knowledge is then expanded with elective Art History courses in areas of the students’ choice and in which they practice critical reading, writing, and analytical skills. Art History majors are also required to take four successive courses of foreign language study.
Please see the UNLV College of Fine Arts web page at for information about department programs, faculty and facilities. Degree worksheets and 4/5 year plan for the major are available on the UNLV Degrees Directory.
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Art History (BA) Degree Requirements - Total Credits: 120
Offers the students program of study of cultural heritage in the visual arts. Prepares a student for a career or graduate studies in art history and related areas. Of the 120 credits required, 42 of these credits must be in upper-division course work (300-400 level). General Education Requirements - Credits: 37-40
First-Year Seminar - Credits: 2-3
English Composition - Credits: 6
Second-Year Seminar - Credits: 3
Constitutions - Credits: 4-6
Humanities and Fine Arts - Credits: 0
Automatically satisfied by Major requirements Social Science - Credits: 9
One course each from three different fields. Natural Science and Analytical Thinking - Credits: 10
- Two courses from Natural Science; at least one course must have a lab
- Analytical Thinking 3 credit course
Multicultural and International
Multicultural, one 3 credit course required
International, one 3 credit course required These courses may overlap with general education and major requirements. A single course may not meet the multicultural and international requirements simultaneously. Visit the Provost webpage for the list of approved Multicultural and International courses. Major Requirements - BA in Art History Credits: 60
Art Core Requirements - Credits: 18
Art History Requirements - Credits: 30
Select 10 courses from the following list: Foreign Language Requirement Credits: 12
Two years of the same foreign language. General Electives - Credits: 17-20
It is recommended students satisfy electives with humanities courses. Notes
- ART 309 may be taken for Art History credit only.
- may be taken only after completing at least one 400-level art history course with a B or better
- Please consult with an advisor regarding satisfying the Milestone Experience and Culminating Experience requirements.
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