Apply
There are no prerequisites or specific applications needed to major in History of Art at The Ohio State University. Interested in learning more and taking a tour of the department? We would love to sit down and talk with you about what being a History of Art major is all about. Please email historyofart@osu.edu to coordinate a visit.
Why Study History of Art at the Ohio State University?
The History of Art major explores the historical significance of the world's greatest achievements in artistic production from pre-historic times to the present moment. Students learn to assess works of art in terms of their formal qualities and aesthetic value as well as to comprehend art's broader cultural and ideological import.
Students in the History of Art Major learn both in and beyond the classroom through coursework that encourages them to study art up close and in person. Courses often include visits to museums such as the Wexner Center for the Arts and Columbus Museum of Art, and all majors are given the opportunity to participate in a fully-funded research trip to New York City in their senior year. Students can also apply for individual merit-based travel grants in support of independent research projects such as undergraduate theses.
The undergraduate major in History of Art also allows students to develop a wide variety of transferable skills, including:
- Visual literacy
- Cross-cultural understanding
- Historical awareness
- Creativity/Imagination
- Critical reading, writing, and research skills
- Language proficiency
- Public speaking
These skills allow our students to pursue post-graduate employment in a variety positions in both History of Art and related disciplines. Possible career pathways for graduates include:
- Art/film consultant
- Marketing/advertising agent
- K-12 teacher
- Collection/archive manager
- Museum educator
- Professor
- Curator
- ... And many more!
Again, there are no prerequisites or specific applications needed to major in History of Art! If you are interested in majoring in History of Art, you simply need to declare so on your application to Ohio State. If you are accepted to Ohio State, you are accepted into the History of Art major.
For information on how to apply to Ohio State, check out the Undergraduate Admissions website. For students interested in transferring to Ohio State, visit the Transfer Students page. Please direct all questions regarding the application process to askabuckeye@osu.edu.