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BFA in Art History

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in History of Art is a four-year, 120 credit hour degree program combining a 30-hour concentration in the history of art with 30 hours of studio art training to serve students interested in both the history and the making of art.

History of Art BFA. majors learn how to investigate and analyze the aesthetic characteristics, meaning, and function of works of art, and to place works in historical, cultural, and stylistic contexts. Students gain a general knowledge of the monuments and principal artists of all major periods of the past, with an emphasis on the art of the 20th- and 21st- centuries and gain a sophisticated understanding of what can be learned about different cultures and time periods through the study of art.

Of the 30 History of Art credit hours, students must enroll in the introductory, year-long survey; at least one course in either ancient or Medieval art history; one in either Renaissance or Baroque art history; one in modern art history (19th- or 20th-century European or American art, or the History of Photography); and two courses in non-western art history, at least one of which must be in East Asian Art.

Of the 30 Visual Art credit hours, students must enroll in 12 credit hours of Foundations. The remaining studio art credit hours may be taken from across the seven studio areas; Ceramics, Expanded Media, Metalsmithing/Jewelry, Painting/Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Textiles/Fibers.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The Department of Geography and Atmospheric Science provides a variety of career resources to students and graduates, including networking events, internships, alumni insights, job postings, and much more. Additionally, the KU Career Center offers many resources on exploring career fields, career building, resume writing, mock interviews, job and internship fairs, and more.The Department of Geography and Atmospheric Science Professional Network provides information and connections with alumni and business professionals.

Geography
A major in geography may lead to a career in cartography, environmental analysis, GIS, physical geography, regional analysis, urban and regional planning, or to employment that requires some combination of geographic sub-fields. Explore the KU Career Center's resources for geography.

Atmospheric Science
A major in Atmospheric Science may lead to careers in weather forecasting, environmental consulting, and air pollution specialists. Explore the KU Career Center's resources for atmospheric science.

PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

First-year students are assured admission into KU’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences or School of Social Welfare if they meet one of these combinations:

A 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale, no test scores required or regardless of test score submitted
An ACT score of at least 21 or an SAT score of at least 1060 plus a GPA of at least 2.0
Transfer students are assured admission with 24+ transferable credit hours at a GPA of 2.5 or higher from a regionally accredited community college, college, or university.

All students are encouraged to apply, as we individually review each application for these factors:

Cumulative high school GPA
ACT or SAT scores, if available
GPA in the core curriculum
Strength of courses
College transcripts, if sent

To be considered for admission to the School of Engineering, beginning first-year students must meet or exceed the following minimum standards:

Must be admissible to the University of Kansas by assured admissions or individual review AND
Have a 3.0+ GPA AND
Have a mathematics ACT score of 22 (or math SAT score of 540).
Important: Simply meeting these requirements won't guarantee admission to a School of Engineering degree program. Students who perform beyond these minimums will have a better probability of being admitted to their selected major.

Minimum Academic Standards for Direct Admission into Degree Program for incoming Freshmen
Students with a 26+ Math ACT (600+ Math SAT) or meet eligibility requirements for MATH 125 (Calculus I) may be admitted directly into their chosen major, with the exception of those seeking admission into an EECS program. Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Interdisciplinary Computing students must have a 28+ Math ACT (640+ Math SAT) or eligibility for MATH 125 for direct admission.

First-Year General Engineering Program
Students with a 22-25 Math ACT (540-580 Math SAT) or meet eligibility requirements for Math 104 (Pre-Calculus) are admitted to the School of Engineering First-Year Experience non-degree program for undergraduate students.

First-year Engineering students have one academic year (two semesters and one summer) to transition into a degree program. Admission to a degree program is possible after one of the following is met:

Complete 12+ credit hours at KU, earn a "B" or higher in Math 104 (Pre-Calculus), earn a "C" or higher in all science and engineering courses, and earn a KU GPA of 2.5+ OR
Earn a "C" or better in MATH 125 (Calculus I), earn a "C" or better in all science and engineering courses, and earn a KU GPA of 2.5+

TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition 79 (18 minimum subscore)

TOEFL paper-delivered test 60 (18 minimum subscore)

IELTS 6.5 (6.0 minimum subscore)

PTE and PTE Academic 53

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing 590

ACT English 22

AP English Grade 4

AS and A level English Languages Exams Grade of B on both exams

University of Kansas

Lawrence , Kansas ,United States