Art History Degree

The art history program at Hope College prepares students for careers as curators in museums or galleries, art administrators, heritage officers or auctioneers. The program focuses on historical development of art as social and intellectual phenomenon, as well as analyzing works of art and art conservation. Program courses include: theory of art, art history research methods, connoisseurship, the preservation and conservation of works of art, and the study of specific periods, cultures, styles, and themes. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer art history degrees.

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Hope College

33 E College St, Hillsdale, MI

Hope College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects.

The school is located in Holland, Michigan, which is a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Reformed Church in America affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at Hope. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled per year at Hope College.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school.

A score within the range of 1060 - 1320 on the SAT, or 24 - 29 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Hope College admits about 80% of students applying yearly. Of those applicants accepted, nearly 29% registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found by calling the Hope admissions counselors or by completing the form on this page.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $30,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is about $4,200 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The mascot for Hope College is the "Flying Dutchmen", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the Hope College website to see a complete list of programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.8% from 2014 to 2024

Archivists

Description

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, archivists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.8% from 2014 to 2024

Curators

Description

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, curators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.0% from 2014 to 2024

Museum Technicians and Conservators

Description

Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, or botanicals; or artifacts, textiles, or art. May identify and record objects or install and arrange them in exhibits. Includes book or document conservators.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, museum technicians and conservators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).