Art History Degree

The art history program at Marian 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 Indiana colleges that offer art history degrees.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Marian University (Marian)

604 E. College Ave, North Manchester, IN

Marian University is a nonprofit private school that has many majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Indianapolis, IN, in a predominantly urban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately two thousand students enroll at Marian per year.

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

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

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Most common test scores among students accepted to this school are in the range of 19 - 25 on the ACT, or 1290 - 1610 on the SAT. Marian has an acceptance rate of 54 percent of which only 26 percent chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $29,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $4,800. Marian may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Marian University through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

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).