Art History Major

Program Highlights

• Hands-On Learning

  Several faculty members specialize in the materials of art making, allowing students the opportunity to work with historical and cultural methods of art production. Our faculty regularly offer courses on building materials, pathology and restoration practices. We also encourage you to approach any faculty member about collaborating on research or working on a special project.

  Study Abroad 

  Our faculty offer study abroad opportunities over spring break and summer terms. We accept study abroad credits earned through outside institutions approved by the Center for International Education.

  Senior Project 

  You will work under the mentorship of a faculty member to prepare an individual research. The project is an advanced application of your research and writing skills on a selected topic in the area of art and architectural history.

• Internship Opportunities

  Most art history majors gain hands-on experience working in Charleston’s many museums and galleries, including:

  • the Gibbes Museum of Art.
  • Redux Contemporary Art Center.
  • the Halsey Institute of Contemporary art.
  • the Charleston Museum.

  We help you connect with the right internship for you. We also help with internship opportunities outside of Charleston in the nation’s many arts and cultural institutions.

• Location

  Charleston is a center of art and architecture. Here, you'll be surrounded by unique historic architecture and numerous museums, historic homes and other arts organizations. Charleston is one of the most artistic and cultured cities of the South, with a long and complex history that makes it unique.