NIU - Art History

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The history of world art, 12 hours of upper-level courses spread across four of six major divisions of world art.

Historical History Stuff
Students who elect the major in art history are expected to complete a minimum of 36 hours of departmental requirements. This includes a 12-hour sequence of basic courses surveying the history of world art, 12 hours of upper-level courses spread across four of six major divisions of world art, a methodology course in art history research and nine hours of art history electives, three hours of which must be at the 400 (senior) course level.
In addition to these requirements in the depart-ment, the major in art history also includes 18 hours of "cognate" or complementary courses which may be taken in related fields such as history, philosophy, anthropology, archeology, or studio art, depending on the student's career goals. A minimum of 6 hours of studio art must be included in the cognate selections. If desired, additional art history courses may also be used as cognate hours. Bachelor of arts degree students in art history must also satisfy the university's foreign language requirement.

Listed below are offices which may be contacted
concerning various university services to students. Those offices which may be accessed in Illinois using the toll-free telephone number (800) 892-3050 include Undergraduate Admissions, Student Financial Aid, and Educational Services and Programs (ESP).

Undergraduate Admissions, (815) 753-0446
Graduate Admissions, (815) 753-0395
Student Financial Aid, (815) 753-1395
Student Housing Services, (815) 753-1525
Educational Services and Programs, (815) 753-0201
Center for Access-Ability Resources, (815) 753-1303
University Honors Program, (815) 753-0694
Orientation and Campus Information, (815) 753-1535
Transfer Center , (815) 753-0687
Center for Black Studies, (815) 753-1709
Center for Latin American Studies, (815) 753-1531
International Student and Faculty office, (815) 753-1346

How to Locate the Art Building
201C Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL. 60115
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