Degrees Available at SIUE• Bachelor of Arts, Art History Specialization

Art History at SIUEArt history students study art and architecture, both as expressions of human creativity and as uniquely informative historical documents, to promote an understanding of its cultural and social value. Art history students gain a greater aesthetic appreciation of art and a deeper understanding of its purposes in different times and places through extensive study. An understanding of the historical development of art contributes significantly to our students’ comprehension of the overall development of human culture through the ages.

The art history curriculum at SIUE is designed such that students gain an understanding of broad historical traditions in the visual arts as well as specialized knowledge in one or more specific areas in the field of art history. Our students are also challenged to think critically and reason logically in written and verbal analysis of the visual arts. Three of our faculty members are art historians who offer courses on a broad range of topics from prehistoric to contemporary art, at both the introductory and advanced levels. Art history courses are taught in two smart classrooms, housed in the newly built Art and Design West building. Students also have access to the Art History Resource Room, which provides a variety of supporting research materials, including videos, books, magazines and a digitized image database.

What can I do with a degree in art history?Students specializing in art history at SIUE are prepared for a wide variety of careers, including work in museums, art galleries, cultural institutions, and academia, as well as graduate school. Recent graduates have pursued advanced degrees at Washington University in St. Louis; University of Illinois, Springfield; and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Our students have gained employment at area institutions such as the Pulitzer, the Saint Louis Art Museum, and Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Many of our graduates also pursue the certificate in museum studies at SIUE, which is an interdisciplinary post-baccalaureate certificate that offers those students with an interest in exploring a museum career an opportunity to gain expertise that will aid in their career advancement.

Art HistoryUndergraduate

College of Arts and SciencesDepartment of Art and Design

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FacultyIvy Cooper, PhD1997, University of Pittsburgh

John DenHouter, MFA1994, Eastern Michigan University

Brigham Dimick, MFA (Chair)1991, Indiana University Bloomington

Thad Duhigg, MFA1989, Syracuse University

Jayashree George, DA, ATR-BC, LMFT, SEP2000, New York University

E.M. Goebl-Parker, MS2004, Washington University

Abbey Hepner, MFA2016, University of New Mexico

Dan Holder, MA1987, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Ryan Horvath, MFA2012, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Aimee Howard-Clinger, MFA2009, University of Kansas

Barbara JK Nwacha, MFA1998, The University of Iowa

Joe Page, MFA2008, Alfred University

Sangsook Park, EdD2004, University of Illinois

Katherine Poole-Jones, PhD2007, Rutgers University

Megan Robb, MA2002, The George Washington University

Laura Strand, MFA1993, University of Kansas

Mike Stumbras, MFA2017, Louisiana State University

Rodrick Whetstone, MFA2012, The University of Iowa

Visiting FacultyMarshall Sharpe, MFA2020, University of California, Santa Barbara

Hands-On LearningArt history students at SIUE have many opportunities to learn outside the traditional classroom. Our students have access to the extensive collection of cultural objects housed in the University Museum and in other areas on campus. SIUE’s close proximity to the St. Louis metropolitan area allows our students easy access to numerous museums and cultural institutions, including the Saint Louis Art Museum (SLAM), Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM), Laumeier Sculpture Park, Cahokia Mounds and many others. Students at all levels are required to visit these museums and cultural institutions for a variety of assignments. Art history majors are encouraged to enroll in an internship course to build on their academic experiences. Our students have secured internships at CAM, White Flag Projects, the Pulitzer and many others. Students also have the opportunity to gain experience in a professional setting by presenting their research at the annual Art History Symposium, which brings distinguished art historical speakers to campus.

Admission RequirementsTo be admitted to the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts program, students must:• Complete all academic development courses required by

the University• Complete any courses required to address high

school deficiencies• Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

Deadline for submission: November 1 or April 1

Graduation Requirements• Complete all general education and specific

program requirements• Complete Senior Assignment º Art-Studio: ART 405 and a final digital portfolio º Art and Design: ART 405 and ART 499 º Art History: ART 487• File an Application for Graduation by the first day of the term

in which you plan to graduate• BFA: A minimum of one year must be completed as a BFA

before graduation

Contact InformationDepartment of Art and DesignCollege of Arts and SciencesPhone: 618-650-3183

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Transfer Students: Transfer students should contact the department for a review of credentials and placement at least 30 days before the beginning of the term for which entry is desired. Visit siue.edu/transfer to find course equivalency guides.

ART 225A History of Western Art: Prehistoric through Medieval (BFPA/EGC) 3ENG 101 English Composition I 3Foreign Language 101 (BICS) 4Breadth Humanities (BHUM) 3ACS 101 Public Speaking 3FST 101 Succeeding & Engaging at SIUE 1Total Credits 17

Art History 400 level (FPA) 3Art History 400 level (FPA) 3Breadth Physical Science (BPS) with a lab (EL) 3Experience United States Culture (EUSC) 3QR 101, MATH 150 or Higher 3Total Credits 15

Art History 400 level 3Art History 400 level 3Art History 400 level 3Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) 3Minor/Elective 3Total Credits 15

Art History 400 level 3Art History 400 level 3Art Studio Elective 3 Minor/Elective 3Minor/Elective 3Total Credits 15

ART 225B History of Western Art: Renaissance to Present 3ENG 102 English Composition II 3Foreign Language 102 4RA 101 Reasoning & Argumentation or PHIL 212 3Breadth Social Science (BSS) 3Total Credits 16

Art History 400 level (FPA) 3Art History 400 level 3Breadth Life Science (BLS) 3Health Experience (EH) 3Minor/Elective 3Total Credits 15

Art History 400 level 3Art History 400 level 3Art Studio Elective 3Minor/Elective 3Minor/Elective 3Total Credits 15

Art History 400 level 3Art History 400 level 3ART 485 Art History Methods & Research 3ART 487 Senior Capstone in Art History 3Total Credits 12

Total Hours 120

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This information is concurrent with the 2021-2022 Academic Catalog.Courses are subject to change at any time.

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NOTES: Minor/Elective must consist of 29 hours. It is possible to pursue a double major or have two minors that utilize the hours allowed for elective/minor within this major.