Program: Certificate in Art History - Southern Oregon University

Aug 11, 2025

2025-2026 Catalog

The Certificate in Art History gives students the opportunity to develop their interest in Art History and theory. Students must meet all applicable requirements listed in the Certificates section of this catalog, including the Certificate residence requirement. The Certificate in Art History is available to any majors.

Requirements (28 credits)

Core requirements (12 credits)

ARTH 350 - Art Theory and Critical Issues 4 credits
Choose 8 credits from the following:
ARTH 204 - History of Art: Prehistory through Medieval 4 credits
ARTH 205 - History of Art: Early Modern 4 credits
ARTH 206 - History of Art: Nineteenth Century to Contemporary 4 credits

Choose 16 credits from:

ARTH 204 - History of Art: Prehistory through Medieval 4 credits
ARTH 205 - History of Art: Early Modern 4 credits
ARTH 206 - History of Art: Nineteenth Century to Contemporary 4 credits
ARTH 311 - Art and Music of the Twentieth Century to Present 4 credits
ARTH 330 - Art, Culture, and Technology 4 credits
ARTH 342 - History of Collaborative Art and Social Practice 4 credits
ARTH 343 - Globalization and Contemporary Art 4 credits
ARTH 344 - Art, Culture, and Politics 4 credits
ARTH 345 - Activist Artists and Work in the Community 4 credits
ARTH 346 - Art and Sustainability 4 credits
ARTH 347 - Medicine: Historical Perspectives in Art and Culture 4 credits
ARTH 360 - History of American Art 4 credits
ARTH 399 - Special Studies 1 to 18 credits
ARTH 407 - Seminar 1 to 4 credits
ARTH 409 - Practicum 1 to 4 credits
ARTH 445 - Early Modern Art 4 credits
ARTH 446 - Contemporary Art: 1945-Present 4 credits
ARTH 450 - Race, Gender, and Ethnicity in Art 4 credits