Art History Degree

The art history program at Queens University of Charlotte 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 North Carolina colleges that offer art history degrees.

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Queens University of Charlotte (Queens)

1986 Pitt Tech Road, Winterville, NC

Queens is a nonprofit private institution located in Charlotte, NC and provides a large number of program options for students. The Presbyterian Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately 2,500 students are enrolled yearly at Queens.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Queens University of Charlotte offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Most students admitted to this school have an SAT score in a range of 1390 - 1710, or an ACT score within the range of 20 - 25. Queens accepts around 70 percent of students applying. Of those accepted, nearly 22 percent registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at queens.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $28,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $6,600 per year. Queens University of Charlotte may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Queens through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)

Students who wish to view more about this school may check out their website at http://www.queens.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).