Art History Degree

The art history program at Marywood 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer art history degrees.

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Marywood University (Marywood)

5 Swan Street, Mansfield, PA

Marywood provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 3,500 students enroll at Marywood per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Education

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score between 1410 to 1690 on the SAT, or 20 to 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 70% of those students that apply are admitted to Marywood University, of which 30% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $31,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their costs. Students at Marywood University may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Marywood through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.marywood.edu/.

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).