Art History Degree

The art history program at Lincoln Memorial University 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 Tennessee colleges that offer art history degrees.

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Lincoln Memorial University (LMU)

1120 N Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN

Lincoln Memorial University provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Harrogate, TN and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at LMU exceeds 4,400 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs LMU offers:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 915 - 1100 on the SAT and in a range of 20 - 25 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to LMU. LMU has an admissions rate of around 65 percent of which only 31 percent chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at lmunet.edu.

The cost of tuition is around $19,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Lincoln Memorial University. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,800. Students attending LMU may qualify for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for LMU is the "Railsplitters", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, admission forms, programs offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at www.lmunet.edu today.

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).