Art History Degree

The art history program at Lewis & Clark 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 Oregon colleges that offer art history degrees.

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Lewis & Clark College

Also known as Lewis and Clark College

4000 E 30th Ave, Eugene, OR

Overview

Lewis and Clark College is a private institution of higher learning based out of Portland, Oregon. It was established in 1867 as Albany Collegiate Institute and it became Lewis and Clark College in 1942. Its mission is provide liberal arts education that encourages students to explore and prepare for leadership roles.

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Enrollment Information

Lewis and Clark College provides prospective students with an easy application process. The admissions office frequently maintains email contact with students throughout the application process. The college requires all applicants to have a high school diploma or equivalent. Students with no prior college experience must submit standardized test scores. Those with outstanding academic achievement can submit an academic portfolio in place of standardized test scores.

Financial Aid Options

Lewis and Clark College participates in various financial aid programs to assist students in paying for the cost of their education. The available programs include scholarships, federal PLUS loans, and private loans. Financial aid eligibility is determined by both financial need and academic achievement. Lewis and Clark College also offers monthly payment plans.

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lewis and Clark College offers a bachelor's degree program in art history.

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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).